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Black bear bos in art we trust!
Blackbear Bosin
Native American sculptor and painter (1921–1980)
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| Born | Francis Blackbear Bosin (1921-06-05)June 5, 1921 Cyril, Oklahoma, United States |
| Died | August 9, 1980(1980-08-09) (aged 59) Wichita, Kansas, United States |
| Nationality | Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma,[1] American |
| Other names | Tsate Kongia |
| Occupation(s) | Artist (sculptor, painter), Graphic Designer |
| Notable work | Keeper of the Plains, 1968-1974 From Whence All Life, 1972 Wichita, My Son, 1965 Prairie Fire, 1955 Wind Spirit, 1955 |
| Awards | National American Indian Achievements Award, American Indian Art and Cultural Exchange, 1976 Certificate of Appreciation, American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, 1976 Distinguished Service Award, State of Kansas, 1977 Kansas Governor's Artist, 1977 |
| Website | blackbearbosin.com |
Blackbear Bosin (June 5, 1921 – August 9, 1980) was a self-taught Kiowa[1]/Comanche sculptor, painter,