Pre-1900 Rain God With Big Smile [SOLD]

This is a very happy Rain God. He has a huge smile and rosy cheeks. His sculpted hair and lack of ears are indications of pre-1900 vintage. The Whirling Log necklace is bold and strong. There are rain marks on the rim of the jar and rain clouds around its neck . The figurine is in excellent condition.

Recommended Reading: When Rain Gods Reigned: From Curios to Art at Tesuque Pueblo, (click here to view details of book) by Duane Anderson. 2002. Museum of New Mexico Press. Both Hardback ($45.00) and Softcover ($29.95) available from Adobe Gallery).