Catalog Number | CAS 0370-0469 | |
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 at sides of head (“Hear no evilâ€); Facial features are modeled and incised and accentuated with white paint; Figurine is fired to dull black color; Prominent modeled tuft of hair, cheeks, hands, and upper chest area are painted with white geometric designs; Figurine is unsigned. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 16.0, Width = 6.7, Depth = 8.9 |