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Rain God/Figure

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Joseph J. Asch (1880-1935); donated to MAI by his widow Marjorie Asch (later Marjorie Salant, 1898-1989) in 1938 in memory of Dr. Asch.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Tesuque Pueblo
Previous owner
Dr. Joseph Jefferson Asch (Joseph J. Asch), Non-Indian, 1880-1935
Marjorie Asch (Mrs. Joseph J. Asch/Majorie Salant), Non-Indian, 1898-1989
Donor
Marjorie Asch (Mrs. Joseph J. Asch/Majorie Salant), Non-Indian, 1898-1989
Honoree
Dr. Joseph Jefferson Asch (Joseph J. Asch), Non-Indian, 1880-1935
Date created
1890-1910
Object Name
Rain God/Figure
Media/Materials
Pottery
Techniques
Modeled
Dimensions
17.5 x 8 x 7 cm
Object Type
Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs
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