Figurine
53-50-2
From: New Mexico | Tesuque Pueblo
Curatorial Section: American
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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