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seated figure (raingod)

1880-1910

Tesuque people

62.240

Not currently on view

clay

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Artwork Details

Culture
Creation Date
1880-1910
Materials
micaceous clay
Object Types
sculptures, figures
Dimensions

5-1/4 x 2-7/8 x 3-1/4 in.

Mark Description

Label with handwritten inscriptions, adhered, underside: Tesuque / Indian / Idol Inscribed, probably in collector's hand, underside, on leg: T.1068

Accession Number
62.240
Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Earl C. Townsend, Jr.

Copyright
Public Domain
Collection

Native Arts of the Americas

Color Palette

Earl C. Townsend, Jr. [1914-2007] of Indianapolis, Indiana; given to the John Herron Art Institute, now the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Indianapolis, Indiana in 1962.


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