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Genderqueer History ~ We’Wha (1849-1896)

Note: As we don’t know what pronouns We’Wha preferred, I’ve elected to use they/them to try to honor their identity

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We’wha (deceased)

Gender: Two Spirit - lhamana

Sexuality: N/A

DOB: Born 1849

RIP: Died 1896

Ethnicity: Native American - Zuni

Occupation: Fiber artist, weaver, potter, ambassador

Note: We'wha was part of the Zuni delegation to Washington D.C.. During that visit, We'wha met President Grover Cleveland. While We'wha is historically known mainly as a lhamana, as a notable fiber artist, weaver and potter, We'wha was also a prominent cultural ambassador for Native Americans in general.