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Catalog Number CAS 0370-0468   CAS 0370-0468; 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 are modeled and incised and accentuated with white and pink paint; Entire figurine is fired to dull black color; Prominent modeled tuft of hair, eyes, cheeks, upper body and arms, and rim of jar are painted white and pink; Figurine is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.5, Width = 7.1, Depth = 9.0

Catalog Number CAS 0370-0469   CAS 0370-0469; 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 upraised arms with hands held at sides of head (“Hear no evil”); 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

Catalog Number CAS 0370-0458   CAS 0370-0458; 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 upraised arms with hands held at side of head (“Hear no evil”); Facial features are both modeled and incised; Small olla is supported on figure's legs; Entire surface of figure is covered with off white slip; Green geometric designs are painted on figure's forehead, cheeks, and chest and red staining appears randomly on figure's face and arms and on olla; Figurine is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.0, Width = 7.2, Depth = 8.7

Catalog Number CAS 0370-0459   CAS 0370-0459; 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 upraised arms with hands held in front of face (“Speak no evil”); 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

Catalog Number CAS 0370-0460   CAS 0370-0460; 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 and locks of hair are modeled and incised and accentuated with white paint; Figurine is fired to dull black color; Geometric patterns are painted in white on figurine's cheeks, neck, upper chest, and arms and around rim and sides of olla; Figurine is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.5, Width = 7.5, Depth = 8.5

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

Catalog Number CAS 0370-0462   CAS 0370-0462; 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, head turned slightly to the left, and arms supporting small olla on figure's legs; Facial features are modeled and incised; Prominent lock of hair in front is also modeled; Entire figure is covered with off white slip; Orange and green designs are painted on figure's forehead, cheeks, neck (necklace?), and wrists (bracelets?) and around neck of olla; Figurine is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.7, Width = 7.0, Depth = 9.3

Catalog Number CAS 0370-0463   CAS 0370-0463; 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 arms wrapped around upper body; Facial features and locks of hair are modeled and incised; Small olla is supported on figurine's legs; Entire figurine is covered with cream colored slip; Decorative designs painted in red and turquoise ink on figurine's cheeks, neck, and wrists and around neck and sides of olla; Figurine is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.2, Width = 6.4, Depth = 8.6

Catalog Number CAS 0370-0464   CAS 0370-0464; 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 small olla on figurine's legs; Facial features are modeled and incised and accentuated with white paint; Entire figurine is covered with reddish brown slip; Wide band is painted in white across figurine's forehead and large asymmetrical round design on upper chest; Rim of olla and wide vertical and horizontal band around sides of jar are also white; Figurine is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.6, Width = 7.6, Depth = 10.0

Catalog Number CAS 0370-0528J   CAS 0370-0528J; Nativity figurine (angel)
Category Pottery
Object Name Nativity figurine (angel)
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 Manuel Vigil (1900-1990)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description 3-dimensional figurine of angel in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position with hands joined together in front; Facial features are incised and figure wears black pueblo-style dress, green and red belt, and yellow blouse; White wings are painted with yellow "X" or star patterns; Hair is knotted behind head with a red tie; Perforated lug on back of figurine allows for its suspension over other nativity figurines; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.9, Width = 7.9, Depth = 10.3

Catalog Number CAS 0370-0528K   CAS 0370-0528K; Nativity figurine (angel)
Category Pottery
Object Name Nativity figurine (angel)
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 Manuel Vigil (1900-1990)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description 3-dimensional figurine of angel in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position with hands joined together in front; Figure's facial features are incised; Figure wears white dress and its wings are painted magenta with white lineal designs; Hair is braided at sides of head; Perforated lug on back of figure allows for its suspension above remaining nativity figures; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.8, Width = 6.6, Depth = 10.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0528G,H   CAS 0370-0528G,H; Nativity figurine (Christ and manger)
Category Pottery
Object Name Nativity figurine (Christ and manger)
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 Manuel Vigil (1900-1990)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description 3-dimensional figurine of baby Jesus and separate manger in 17-piece nativity set; Oval bowl-shaped manger is supported on 2 pedestal legs and is unpainted; Baby is shown in reclining position with outstretched arms and incised facial features; Baby wears magenta shirt, chartreuse kilt, white pants and rust colored moccasins; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Width = 6.0, Length = 9.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0528E   CAS 0370-0528E; Nativity figurine (cow)
Category Pottery
Object Name Nativity figurine (cow)
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 Manuel Vigil (1900-1990)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description 3-dimensional figurine of a bull in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position; Facial features are incised; Body of figurine is painted brown; Face and feet are painted white; Horns are painted black; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Width = 5.5, Length = 12.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0528D   CAS 0370-0528D; Nativity figurine (donkey)
Category Pottery
Object Name Nativity figurine (donkey)
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 Manuel Vigil (1900-1990)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description 3-dimensional figurine of a donkey in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position; Body of figurine is painted gray and its ears, mane, tip of tail, and hoofs are painted black; Facial features are incised; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.1, Width = 4.6, Length = 13.9

Catalog Number CAS 0370-0528F   CAS 0370-0528F; Nativity figurine (Joseph)
Category Pottery
Object Name Nativity figurine (Joseph)
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 Manuel Vigil (1900-1990)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description 3-dimensional figurine of Joseph in 17-piece nativity set, shown in kneeling position with hands joined together in front; Figurine's facial features are incised and he wears blue shirt, white pants, brown serape over left shoulder, and rust colored moccasins; Hair is knotted behind his head; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.7, Width = 5.2, Depth = 7.3

Catalog Number CAS 0370-0528I   CAS 0370-0528I; Nativity figurine (Mary)
Category Pottery
Object Name Nativity figurine (Mary)
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 Manuel Vigil (1900-1990)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description 3-dimensional figurine of Mary in 17-piece nativity set, shown in kneeling position with hands joined together in front; Facial features are incised and figure wears yellow blouse, black pueblo-style dress with green and red striped belt, and a blue head shawl; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Width = 5.4, Depth = 6.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0528O   CAS 0370-0528O; Nativity figurine (sheep)
Category Pottery
Object Name Nativity figurine (sheep)
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 Manuel Vigil (1900-1990)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description 3-dimensional figurine of sheep in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position; Figure's facial features are incised and its body is painted white; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Width = 3.9, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0528P   CAS 0370-0528P; Nativity figurine (sheep)
Category Pottery
Object Name Nativity figurine (sheep)
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 Manuel Vigil (1900-1990)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description 3-dimensional figurine of sheep in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position; Figure's facial features are incised and its body is painted white; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Width = 3.1, Length = 9.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0528Q   CAS 0370-0528Q; Nativity figurine (sheep)
Category Pottery
Object Name Nativity figurine (sheep)
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 Manuel Vigil (1900-1990)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description 3-dimensional figurine of sheep in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position; Figure's facial features are incised and its body is painted white; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.1, Width = 3.5, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0528L   CAS 0370-0528L; Nativity figurine (shepherd)
Category Pottery
Object Name Nativity figurine (shepherd)
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 Manuel Vigil (1900-1990)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description 3-dimensional figurine of shepherd in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position with right arm extended and holding wooden staff; Figure's facial features are incised and he wears violet pants, yellow shirt, blue serape and rust colored moccasins; Hair is knotted behind the head; Figurine is mounted on clay base and is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.8, Width = 7.0, Depth = 6.2
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