Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0466 | |
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 figure's legs; Facial features are modeled and incised and accentuated with white paint; Entire figurine is covered with reddish brown slip; Prominent modeled tuft of hair is painted white; Right cheek and front of figurine's body are randomly splattered with white paint; Figurine is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 18.2, Width = 7.4, Depth = 9.0 |