Kenojuak Ashevak , Inuk printmakerMartha Gradolf, Hochunk weaver Rufino Tamayo , Zapotec painterThis is a list of visual artists who are Indigenous peoples of the Americas , categorized by primary media. Mestizo and Métis artists whose indigenous descent is integral to their art are included, as are Siberian Yup'ik artists due to their cultural commonalities with Alaskan Yup'ik people. This list includes notable visual artists who are Inuit , Alaskan Natives , Siberian Yup'ik , American Indians , First Nations , Métis , Mestizos , and Indigenous peoples of Mexico , the Caribbean, Central America, and South America . Indigenous identity is a complex and contested issue and differs from country to country in the Americas. Inclusion to this list is based on legal membership to an Indigenous community, when applicable, or recognition by the relevant indigenous community/communities of the individual as a member of that community.
Draftspeople
Artists who primarily work in drawing, including pastels.
Kenojuak Ashevak , Inuk , born 1927
Pitseolak Ashoona , Inuk , 1904/1907–1983
Roy Boney, Jr. , Cherokee Nation , born 1978
Chafil Cheucarama , Wounaan , Panama
Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala , Quechua , c. 1535–after 1616
Aka Høegh , Greenlandic Inuk , born 1947
Tivi Etok , Inuk , born 1929
Alootook Ipellie , Inuk , 1951–2007
Helen Kalvak , Copper Inuit , 1901–1983
Siassie Kenneally , Inuk , 1969–2018
Daphne Odjig , Odawa -Potawatomi , born 1919
Ulayu Pingwartok , Inuk , 1904–1978
Tim Pitsiulak , Inuk , 1967–2016
Annie Pootoogook , Inuk , born 1969
Napachie Pootoogook , Inuk , 1938–2002
Mary Pudlat , Inuk , 1923–2001
Pudlo Pudlat , Inuk , 1916–1992
Moses Stranger Horse , Brulé Lakota , 1890–1941
Pablo Tac , Luiseño , 1822–1841
Irene Avaalaaqiaq Tiktaalaaq , Inuk , born 1941
Francisco Toledo , Zapotec , Mexico , born 1940
Kakulu Saggiaktok , Inuk , 1940–2020
Nicotye Samayualie , Inuk , born 1983
Shanawdithit , Beothuk , Canada , c. 1801–1829
Angotigolu Teevee , Inuk , 1910–1967
Ningiukulu Teevee , Inuk , born 1963
Simon Tookoome , Inuk , 1934–2010
Elizabeth Woody , Navajo -Tenino (Warm Springs) -Wasco -Yakama , born 1959
Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas , Haida , Canada , born 1954
Sculptors
Artists primarily working in antler, bone, metal, stone, and other materials, except wood. Sculptors working primarily in wood are listed below.
Latcholassie Akesuk , Inuk , (1919–2000)
Isa Paddy Aqiattusuk , Inuk , (1898–1954)
Kiugak Ashoona , Inuk , (1933–2014)
Blackbear Bosin , Kiowa /Comanche , (1921–1980)
Thue Christiansen Greenlandic Inuk , (born 1940)
Gerald Clarke , Cahuilla , (born 1967)
Lorenzo Clayton , Navajo , (born 1950)
Ennutsiak , Inuk , (1896–1967)
Lucassie Etungat , Inuk , (1951–?)
Joe Feddersen , Colville Okanagan -Sinixt , (born 1953)
Cliff Fragua , Jemez Pueblo
Tammy Garcia , Santa Clara Pueblo , (born 1969)
Jeffrey Gibson , Mississippi Choctaw /Cherokee , (born 1972)
Aka Høegh , Greenlandic Inuk , (born 1947)
Allan Houser (Haozous ), Chiricahua Apache (1914–1994)
Bob Haozous , Chiricahua Apache , (born 1943)
Iola Abraham Ikkidluak , Inuk , (1936–2003)
Tivi Ilisituk , Inuk , (born 1933)
Charlie Inukpuk , Inuk , (born 1941)
Osuitok Ipeelee , Inuk , (1922–2005)
Davidee Itulu , Inuk , (1929–2006)
Kiakshuk , Inuk , (1886–1966)
Davidee Kavik , Inuk , (born 1915)
Floyd Kuptana , Inuk , (born 1964)
Truman Lowe , Ho-chunk , (1940–2019)
Edmonia Lewis , Mississauga Ojibwe , (c. 1844–1907)
Enook Manomie , Inuk , (1941–2006)
Andy Miki , Inuk , (1918–1983)
Nora Naranjo Morse , Santa Clara Pueblo (born 1953)
Adamie Niviaxie , Inuk , (borm 1925)
Maudie Rachel Okittuq , Inuk , (born 1944)
John Pangnark , Inuk , (1920–1980)
David Ruben Piqtoukun , Inuk , (born 1950)
Harvey Pratt , Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes (born 1941)
Lawney Reyes , Sinixt
Pauta Saila , Inuk , (c.1916–2009)
Ronald Senungetuk , Iñupiaq , (1933–2020)
Aqjangajuk Shaa , Inuk , (1937–2019)
Nick Sikkuark , Inuk , (1943–2013)
Charlie Sivuarapik , Inuk , (1911–1968)
Russell Spears , Narragansett (1917–2009)
Roxanne Swentzell , Santa Clara Pueblo (born 1962)
Ralph W. Sturges , Mohegan (1918–2007)
Joe Talirunili , Inuk , Canada, (c. 1893–1976)
Nalenik Temela , Inuk , (1939–2003)
John Tiktak , Inuk , (1916–1981)
Francisco Tito Yupanqui (1550–1616), sculptor
Bernadette Iguptark Tongelik , Inuk , (1931–1980)
Simon Tookoome , Utkusiksalingmiut Inuk , (1934–2010)
Mark Tungilik , Inuk , (?–1986)
Natar Ungalaaq , Inuk , (born 1959)
Marie Watt , Seneca Nation (born 1967)
Holly Wilson (Delaware Nation /Cherokee , born 1968)t