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Catalog Number CAS 2016-0009-0008   CAS 2016-0009-0008; Figurine (rain god)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine (rain god)
Culture Tesuque Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Santa Fe
Other Geographic Data Tesuque Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay; Tempera (?) paint
Description Human-like figurine, commonly called a rain god, in seated position with outstretched legs and outstretched arms supporting olla on figurine's legs; Facial features are modeled and incised and eyebrows are painted in black; Black and white design is painted on figure’s forehead; Entire figurine is covered with reddish brown slip; Geometric, petal-like patterns with black outlines are painted on figurine's cheeks (red and bright green) and chest (orange with white dots, and pale green), and on the front of the olla (yellow and pale green); Figurine is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.6, Width = 7.2, Length = 10.2