A Tesuque Pueblo Rain God. The Rain God became a tourist item that were sold in the early 1900s. This type of figurine became a common piece that was made among Pueblos. This one is handmade. The usage of acrylic paints became popular in the 1960s. This piece has natural pigments in body of the piece. It measures 6 inches in height and 3 1/2 inches in length. The maker is unknown.
We have been visiting and shopping at Toh-Atin for over twenty years. Always loved visiting with Jackson and his mother. We would spend hours gathering information on rugs, jewelry, and baskets- what a tremendous inventory. Everyone was so knowledgeable. We have so many memorable pieces. Jackson asked my husband, " How often do you get compliments on your tie?" We bought a very nice bolo! :)
We had just seen and visited with Jackson two weeks earlier and were so saddened and shocked to hear of his passing. What a loss to friends, family, and community. Our deepest condolences to his family and to the staff.
Layne and Liz Puls, Boerne, TX
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