Popovi da biography

He was born on April 10, 1923 at San Ildefonso Pueblo and died on October 17, 1971 in Santa Fe. He legally changed his name from Tony Martinez to his Pueblo.

Popovi Da (–) [1] was a San Ildefonso Pueblo Native American potter. He was also known as Tony Martinez. [2]. As an artist he worked as a collaborative team with his mother, the noted Tewa potter, Maria Martínez, and also independently on his own works. [3]. He served six terms as Governor of San Ildefonso Pueblo beginning in

Popovi Da was a son of potter, Maria Martinez.

Popovi was a very talented artist working in watercolor painting, jewelry, and pottery. Popovi studied art at the Indian School in Santa Fe when he was in his early thirties. After his service in the Army during World War II he became serious about pottery making.

Popovi Da was a Native American Indigenous Art artist who was born in 1921.

Born Antonio Martinez in April, , Popovi Da was the youngest son of Julian and Maria Martinez. He grew up surrounded by some of the finest Native American potters and painters on Earth. However, he felt the call of public service early in life and served several terms as Governor of San Ildefonso Pueblo.