Tesuque Pottery Figurine. Fetishes and Carving of the Southwest, by Oscar T. Branson, Treasure Chest Publications, Inc., Santa Fe, New Mexico 1976. Page 29. "erroneously called 'Rain Gods'. These Tesuque and Picuris pottery figures were originally used in puberty rites. In the early 1900's an enterprising eastern businessman recognized their attractiveness and has a Santa Fe, New Mexico merchant buy hundreds from the Indians to give away as premiums with boxes of candy. They are usually five to six inches high." Excellent condition. This figurine is in a sitting position holding a pot resting on it's legs. Tag attached: "Candelaria 1907 $135.00" Fetish book is in collection resource books.