Native American Cochiti Manuel Chavez «OW U TE WA» Flute Dancer painting 1964

Born Cochiti Pueblo, NM. Bob Chavez, born and raised in Cochiti pueblo, was one of the survivors. After the war, the dedicated teacher put his own artistic career on hold for years. Self-taught as an artist, he paints delicate watercolors depicting Pueblo life, its dances and ceremonies.».