Rain God With Hand Over Heart [SOLD]

This exceptional small Rain God was elaborately but carelessly decorated front and back with brown paint. He holds his right hand over his heart and his left hand is under the pot. The toes were indicated individually, a trait not often seen. Circa 1900. 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).