Very Primitive Rain God Figurine [SOLD]

This primitive rendition probably dates to the late 1800s. It has been decorated with orange and blue body and face paint. The blue, which was probably ink, has almost faded out completely. The condition is excellent.

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).