Figure part/fragment representing Tlaloc (the Rain God)

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Date created: AD 1200-1350

Culture/People: possibly Pipil (archaeological) (attributed); probably traded to and used by Post-Classic period Maya (archaeological culture)
Previous owner: Dr. Joseph S. Somer, Non-Indian, 1903-1980; Judith S. Somer (Judith Scherer Joffe/Mrs. Joseph S. Somer), Non-Indian, 1917-1999
Donor: Dr. Joseph S. Somer, Non-Indian, 1903-1980; Judith S. Somer (Judith Scherer Joffe/Mrs. Joseph S. Somer), Non-Indian, 1917-1999

Collection History: Collection history unknown; acquired between 1945 and 1960 by Judith Scherer Somer (1917-1999) during travel to El Salvador with her husband, Dr. Joseph S. Somer (1903-1980, a New York City physician who also worked in El Salvador); donated to MAI by Dr. and Mrs. Somer in 1964.
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Place: El Salvador

See related items: Pipil (archaeological); Classic period Maya (archaeological culture); Sculpture/Carving/Figures
On View: NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Mesoamerica & Circum Caribbean

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/5263
Barcode: 235263.000

Object Type: Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Object Name: Figure part/fragment representing Tlaloc (the Rain God)
Media/Materials: Pottery
Techniques: Mold-made
Dimensions: 13 x 13.5 x 11.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6526863ff-1bd9-4354-aed9-e69109975285

Record ID: NMAI_250578