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Joe Cajero

Joe Cajero, Jr. is a descendent of a long line of Pueblo artists, including his father, a painter and mother, a potter. He knew early on that he would be an artist. After high school he studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

He studied two-dimensional art, with a few classes in traditional pottery making. His mentor and cousin, Felix Vigil, was teaching these at the time and provided the young artist with priceless insight, He taught me how to look and where to look inside myself, so that I didnt have to draw from other artists in order to find inspiration. I admire the work of other artists, but I look only to myself to create.

Sculpting limited edition bronzes has become the area that Cajero is enjoying success. It allows his creativity with clay to be utilized and more than one piece is produced.

Joe's feelings about his work can be summarized in his quote," My creative energy is often spiritual in nature. Each of my sculptures invariable represents some aspect of praise and appreciation of lifes beauty. Since my Pueblo religion restricts the realistic unveiling of ceremonial life, the challenge is to use abstract art to represent the sacred; images that specifically capture a reflection of my spirituality and expressions of my intercession with God."

 

Joe Cajero Collection

Muni Ka's Dance

Muni Ka's Dance

15 x 6 x 5
Edition of 25
$2,775


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Deer Dancer

Deer Dancer

33 x 23 x 14
Edition of 15
$15,000


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The Process

The Process

21.5 x 22 x 9
Edition of 40
$7,800


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Communion of Spirits

Communion of Spirits

17 x 14 x 12
Edition of 30
$3,900


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Moments of Tranquility

Moments of Tranquility

Edition of 30
$2,000


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Kindred Spirit

Kindred Spirit

27 x 12 x 12
Edition of 30
$4,500


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Emerging From Spirit

Emerging From Spirit

18 x 17 x 6
Edition of 30
$4,500


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Freedom

Freedom

16 x 21 x 7
Edition of 30
$4,150


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Small Love Those Melons

Small Love Those Melons

19 x 7 x 7
Edition of 30
$3,950


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Bull Elk

Bull Elk

27.5 x 13 x 22
Edition of 30
$7,900


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Windmaker

Windmaker

14 x 6 x 9
Edition of 25
$2,980


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Small Natural Divinity

Small Natural Divinity

9 x 6.5 x 1
Open edition
$1,200


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Watermelon Man

Watermelon Man

9 x 5 x 5
Edition of 50
$1,100


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Navajo Lady at Miami Beach

Navajo Lady at Miami Beach

21 x 21 x 18
Edition of 15
$7,300


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Gentle Spirit

Gentle Spirit

26 x 12 x 9
Edition of 15
$4,980


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Sharing the Spirit

Sharing the Spirit

20 x 18 x 12
Edition of 20
$3,980


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Oneness

Oneness

25 x 7 x 7
Edition of 40
$5,700


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Acoma Runner

Acoma Runner

18 1/2  x 7 x 11


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Small Grandfather Story Teller

Small Grandfather Story Teller

11 x 6 1/2 x 7


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