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Catalog Number CAS 0370-0461   CAS 0370-0461; 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 Elkus Collection (Native American)
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 of figurine are modeled and incised; Entire figurine is covered with tan slip; Hair and eyebrows are painted black; Circular designs on cheeks and necklace are painted in black and orange; Geometric designs in black and orange are painted on sides and around rim of olla; Figurine is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.6, Width = 7.2, Depth = 8.4