Rain God With One Eye [SOLD]

This figurine has one eye glazed over as if blind. He has sculpted toes, rather than the normal sock-feet, and mitten hands. Carved into his back is CTCM (Candelario The Curio Man). Circa 1890s.

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).