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Alex Seowtewa Zuni Indian Charcoal Drawing

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 150.00 USD
Alex Seowtewa Zuni Indian Charcoal Drawing
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10 1/2" by 12 1/2" framed. Alex Seowtewa (1933 - 2014) was active/lived in New Mexico. Alex Seowtewa is known for Drawings of Zuni Indian figures, symbolism. Adding a Breath to Zuni Life by Ken Seowtew Fifty-eight years ago, my father, Alex Seowtewa, was born into the shiwi, the Zuni Tribe. His mother, Annie, was of the Sandhill Crane Clan and his father, Charlie, was of the Parrot Clan. When he was about three, Alex's mother died. When his father remarried, the teachings of Zuni tradition and philosophy became the responsibility of Alex's maternal grandfather, Na-Seowdewa. During their times together, which included days at the sheep camp, Alex learned many things from his grandfather. He came to know and understand that Na-Seowdewa was not only his grandfather but was also a high priest to the north. He learned that the Zuni Way dictates that anyone who holds the position of high chief must be of the Bitchi;kwe, Dogwood Clan. As the high priest, he is also the head of the theocratic government - a traditional system that continues today alongside the democratic form of government within the Zuni tribe. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ROX 45410