Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0459 | |
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 | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Clay; Tempera (?) paint | |
Description | Human-like figurine, commonly called a rain god, in seated position with outstretched legs and upraised arms with hands held in front of face (“Speak no evilâ€); Facial features are modeled and incised; Small olla is supported on figure's legs; Entire figure is covered with gray slip; Orange and green designs are painted on figure's face, wrists (bracelets?), neck and chest (necklace?), and around olla's rim and neck; Figurine is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 18.0, Width = 6.7, Depth = 8.0 |