Mexican American Art Since 1848 (MAAS1848)

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  Cordova'S Candle

  title Cordova'S Candle 

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  artist/creator Balboa, Richard 

  subject Mexican American Art  Women  Nudes  Chicano Art  Violence  Symbolism  Mexican Americans  Chicanos 

  contributor Calisphere