Rain God With Unusual Hair Style [SOLD]

Dwight Anderson of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture has identified the hairstyle on this figurine as the work of Anastasia Romero Vigil. It is circa 1905. It is in excellent condition except for a small chip on the pot rim. It was decorated with red and blue painted designs.

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).