Artists  > Velino Shije Herrera (Ma Pe Wi)

Velino Shije Herrera (Ma Pe Wi)

A self-taught Zia Puebloan artist, Herrera’s work depicted Native life and people; he illustrated several books on Pueblo life and art.

Dates
1902–73
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Period Culture Style
Modernisms
Native North American (First Nations) > Southwestern Native American > Puebloan > Zia, Native American Allotment and Assimilation period
Known For
Painting > Mural
Works of Art

Artists  > Velino Shije Herrera (Ma Pe Wi)

Velino Shije Herrera (Ma Pe Wi)

A self-taught Zia Puebloan artist, Herrera’s work depicted Native life and people; he illustrated several books on Pueblo life and art.

Dates
1902–73
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Period Culture Style
Modernisms
Native North American (First Nations) > Southwestern Native American > Puebloan > Zia, Native American Allotment and Assimilation period
Known For
Painting > Mural
Works of Art