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Canyon Winds By Cliff Fragua, Jemez Pueblo, Native American Sculptor

Canyon Winds By Cliff Fragua, Jemez Pueblo, Native American Sculptor

Regular price $ 2,800.00
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Canyon Winds is a breathtaking bronze sculpture that evokes the ancient beauty and enduring strength of Pueblo womanhood. Standing 21 inches tall, this figure commands presence — her long hair swept as if carried by a warm desert breeze. Adorned with a turquoise necklace that catches the eye like a piece of sky set in stone, she wears the colors and symbols of her people with quiet pride. Traditional Pueblo designs flow across her form, a living testament to a culture woven from earth, ceremony, and continuity.

The patina mirrors the canyon landscapes that surround Albuquerque — the layered sandstone walls of Tijeras Canyon, the sun-baked earth of Sandia foothills glowing at dusk. Deep amber and burnt orange melt into soft rose and smoldering crimson, colors drawn straight from the last light of a New Mexico evening as it sets the canyon walls ablaze. She radiates that golden hour stillness, a figure lit from within by the hues of the land.

Cliff Fragua, a master sculptor from Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico with over 50 years of experience, brings this vision to life through a multi-generational legacy of artistic excellence. His bronze work honors Pueblo heritage while establishing his distinctive voice in contemporary sculptural art.

Features & Measurements

  • Medium: Cast Bronze with Patina
  • Dimensions: Approx. 21" H × 6" W × 4" D
  • Turquoise necklace accent & traditional Pueblo design motifs
  • Mounted on a solid wood base
  • Edition: Foundry Proof – outside the edition of 30
  • A Foundry Proof is an extremely limited casting reserved for the artist and foundry, prized by collectors for its rarity and direct connection to the artist's creative process.
  • Made in Prescott Valley, AZ, USA
  • Weight: Approx. 14 lbs

About the Artist: Cliff Fragua

Jemez Pueblo – Native American Sculptor

Cliff Fragua is an acclaimed sculptor from the Jemez Pueblo in New Mexico whose stone and bronze works embody cultural reverence and spiritual harmony. Guided by a belief that “the stone becomes the teacher,” his creative process begins by listening to the color, sound, and presence of each piece of stone before a single mark is made.

Fragua studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe and the San Francisco Art Institute, later refining his craft in Pietrasanta, Italy. His work bridges traditional Pueblo themes with modern sculptural form, creating pieces that are both grounded in heritage and elevated by contemporary artistry.

Among his most important works is Po’Pay, a ten-foot Tennessee marble statue honoring the leader of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. Installed in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall, it marks the first and only representation by a Native American sculptor in that historic space.

Through his Singing Stone Studio in Jemez Pueblo, Cliff continues to explore the dialogue between artist and material, spirit and form. Each sculpture reflects his deep connection to the land and his people, inviting viewers to experience how stone itself can teach, sing, and speak.


Artist Statement

“My connection with the stone involves spirituality and reverence for the spirit that dwells within. It has been on this earth much longer than man; the stone becomes the teacher.”
Cliff Fragua

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Canyon Winds By Cliff Fragua, Jemez Pueblo, Native American Sculptor

Canyon Winds By Cliff Fragua, Jemez Pueblo, Native American Sculptor

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