
Artists
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Allan Houser is considered to be one of the most important Native American artists of the 20th century. His work is displayed in collections in
Allan Houser is considered to be one of the most important Native American artists of the 20th century. His work is displayed in collections in
Velino Shije Herrera, pictured above, third from right, from Zia Pueblo. Born in 1902 his Keres name, Ma Pe Wi, meant Red Bird. Herrera attended
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