About Narciso Abeyta

Name variants

Ha-So-Deh, Haskiel Ha So Deh, Narciso Platero
  • Biography

    The following, submitted September 2001, is from Carole Le Beau.

    Narciso Platero Abeyta
    Indian Name: Hoskiel Ha So Deh, Fiercely Ascending
    Tribe: Navajo
    Signature: Ha So Deh, Ha So De
    Occupation: silversmith, boxer, job placement interviewer & vocational counselor, interpreter and artist

    Ha So De was born Dec. 15, 1918 in Canoncito, New Mexico. He was the son of Pablita and Narciso Abeyta. He was married to Silvia until he died of a stroke June 22, 1998, at the age of 79. He had six children, including artist Tony Abeyta and potter, Elizabeth Abeyta.

    Abeyta was a code talker during World War 11, part of a group of Native American's that conveyed sensitive encrypted information acr...

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