Popovi Da
Popovi Da | |
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| Born | Antonio Martinez May 10, 1923 San Ildefonso Pueblo |
| Died | October 17, 1971 (aged 48) Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Nationality | Pueblo of San Ildefonso, American |
| Style | black-on-black ware and polychrome pottery, painting |
| Spouse | Anita Da |
| Children | Tony Da (1940–2008) |
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| Elected | Governor of San Ildefonso Pueblo |
Popovi Da (1923–1971) was a San Ildefonso Pueblo Native American potter. He was also known as Tony Martinez. 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. He served six terms as Governor of San Ildefonso Pueblo beginning in 1952.