Awa Tsireh
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Arts
- Subcategories: Painting, Painters, Drawing, Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, American Indian History
Article abstract: Alfonso Roybal, who signed his paintings Awa Tsireh, gained widespread recognition as a painter during the 1920's and 1930's; his paintings are included in many major museum collections.
As a child in San Ildefonso Pueblo, Awa Tsireh sometimes painted pottery made by his mother, Alfonsita MartÃnez. Even before attending San Ildefonso Day School, where he was given drawing materials, Tsireh made sketches of animals and ceremonial dances. After completing day school, he began painting watercolors with his uncle, Crescencio MartÃnez, who, in...
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