Oqwa Pi: A Legacy of Pueblo Dance and Color Oqwa Pi (1899-1971), born Abel Sanchez in San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Southwestern Native American art. His prolific output—primarily Kachina stick paintings—captures the essence of ceremonial life and embodies the artistic spirit of his people with remarkable vibrancy and detail. While relatively unknown during his lifetime, Pi’s work has gained considerable recognition since then, cementing his place as one of the most important artists associated with the San Ildefonso Pueblo community. Early…