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San Ildefonso Pueblo Painting of an American Bison by Abel Sanchez - 25935

Category: Paintings | Posted by Adobe Gallery Team Member | Mon, Feb 27th 2017, 6:01pm

Abel Sanchez Oqwa Pi Painting 25935Abel Sanchez (1899-1971) Oqwa Pi - Kachina Stick was known as Oqwa Pi in the Tewa language.  He was the grandfather of San Ildefonso potter Russell Sanchez. Except for what little instruction he received at the Santa Fe Indian School, he had no formal training.  He was accepted as an exceptional artist and was able to raise and support a large family with his art alone. 

 

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