Cliff Fragua Rain God 2

Cliff Fragua Rain God 1

This is one in a series of wall plaques made from laminated marble, created by famed Jemez Pueblo artist Cliff Fragua. In the dry southwest of their homeland, the Jemez people need rain to grow their crops. This figure represents a god who has the power to provide that rain when required.

Materials, head to toe: marble from Turkey, Portugal, Turkey, Pakistan, India, and Portugal.

Embellishements: turquoise and apple coral beads, clam shell heishi, macaw feathers.

Hanger is screwed into the stone and also glued to the slate backing, for added safety.

Plaque is 16 in. high x 3 in. wide