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.
Embellishements: turquoise and apple coral beads, macaw feathers.
Hanger is screwed into the stone and also glued to the slate backing, for added safety.
