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Pablita Abeyta
Pablita Abeyta ("Ta-Nez-Bah", Navajo, born July 20, 1953) was a Navajo sculptor and activist from New Mexico, United States. She was the oldest daughter of artist Narciso Abeyta.
Early life.
Pablita Abeyta was born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1953. Both her parents were artists; her father was Narciso Abeyta. Abeyta was one of seven children. Each child had an artistic skill, ranging from weaving to sculpture to painting. Each child was given
Narciso Abeyta
Narciso Platero Abeyta or Ha So Deh (1918–1998) was a Navajo painter and silversmith.
Early life and education.
Abeyta was born in 1918. He is named after his father, Narciso. His mother was Pablita. He started drawing when he was eleven. He attended the Santa Fe Indian School, starting in 1939. Dorothy Dunn was his teacher. Abeyta was a Golden Gloves boxer. He served in World War II (US Army) as a code talker. After he returned from service