In The Biographical Directory of Native American Painters (Lester 1995), Doc Tate Nevaquaya’s occupation is listed as: “Teacher, Methodist lay minister, lecturer, historian, dancer, composer, singer, flutist, and painter.” This biography celebrates the life and accomplishments of master Comanche artist and flute player DOC TATE NEVAQUAYA (1932–1996), Knowledge Keeper of the traditional arts of the Numunu (Comanche) Nation.