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Sway to the Music By Cliff Fragua, Jemez Pueblo, Native American Sculptor

Sway to the Music By Cliff Fragua, Jemez Pueblo, Native American Sculptor

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Sway to the Music

There is a moment — fleeting and full — when music moves through you so completely that your whole body answers. Cliff Fragua has captured that moment in bronze.

Sway to the Music portrays a Pueblo woman mid-movement, her arm extended gracefully to one side as she surrenders to the rhythm only she can hear. Her robes cascade in rich pinks and vibrant turquoise, colors that seem to shimmer with life against the warm patina of the bronze. Her expression is serene and radiant — a quiet joy that speaks louder than words.

This is not a figure frozen in time. This is a woman alive in it.

About the Artist

Cliff Fragua is a master sculptor from Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, with over 50 years of experience working in stone and bronze. One of the most celebrated Native American sculptors of his generation, Fragua is perhaps best known as the artist chosen to represent New Mexico in the National Statuary Hall Collection at the U.S. Capitol — a testament to the depth and dignity of his craft. His work draws from the living traditions of Pueblo culture, rendered with technical mastery and profound spiritual intention.

Features & Measurements

  • Medium: Cast Bronze with Patina
  • Dimensions: Approx. 21" H × 10" 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

A work like this does not simply occupy a space — it transforms it. Whether displayed in a private collection, a gallery, or a home, Sway to the Music invites every viewer to pause, listen, and feel the joy of a single, perfect moment.

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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Sway to the Music By Cliff Fragua, Jemez Pueblo, Native American Sculptor

Sway to the Music By Cliff Fragua, Jemez Pueblo, Native American Sculptor

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