Figurine

53-50-2

From: New Mexico | Tesuque Pueblo

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 53-50-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Pueblo | Tewa (Culture) | Tesuque
Provenience New Mexico | Tesuque Pueblo
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Date Made ca. 1920 CE
Section American
Materials Clay
Iconography Rain God
Description

Rain God, Hands at Eyes. Traces of red paint on chest, sides of face, back of hands. Head has been broken and mended. One foot broken off. hands are lifted up to eyes, small hrons coming out of head, holding pot between legs. Indentations for mouth and nostrils. Part of back has been molded with different, lighter clay.

Height 15.24 cm
Width 8.26 cm
Credit Line Transfer from Museum Education Department, 1953
Other Number ED509 - Museum Education Number

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