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Auction sale reference

Hermon Atkins MacNeil (American, 1866-1947) The Moqui Prayer for Rain (The Returning of the Snakes), modeled 1895-96; cast ca. 1897

Sold for $180,000 at Freeman’s on Jun 7, 2026.

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Lot description

Hermon Atkins MacNeil (American, 1866-1947) The Moqui Prayer for Rain (The Returning of the Snakes), modeled 1895-96; cast ca. 1897 bronze with brown patina inscribed H.A. MACNEIL Sc and Fond. Nelli Roma. (on the base); also inscribed THE RETVRNING OF THE SNAKES (along the base); also inscribed THE MOQVI / PRAYER·FOR·RAIN (on the base) Height: 22 1/2 in. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

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