Hopi Kachina Dolls

Some of the more popular hopi carvers are listed below.

Neil David Sr

World renouned artist  Neil David Sr is one of the best carvers around. His name and his work are easily recognized and associated with the Hopi Culture. Neil’s name is not only synonymous with kachinas, but he is also known as an excellent painter, and writer. His drawings and writing of Hopi culture have been used in many published books. When it comes to kachinas, great detail, and unique expressions, well that has been Neil’s trademark since he started carving in 1978. The David’s name has a long line of excellent kachina carvers Neil was taught to carve by his family, but mainly by his father. Neil hopes that he can keep that tradition going, by passing on his experiences and accomplishments to his sons. He was born on March 20, 1944 in Keams Canyon, Arizona. Neil Belongs to the Parrot & Kachina Clans.

Keith Torres

Award winning artist Keith Torres and his work, can be seen in the book, “Hopi Kachina Dolls and Their Carvers” by Theda Bassman. He is one of the most creative Hopi Carvers around. With his own style of carving, Keith has shown an incredible art talent, his carving and detailing combination have produced amongst the best Kachina dolls to date. He puts a lot of time and effort into his Kachina Dolls, trying to make them as perfect as he sees them in his own mind. Starting in 1985, Keith was taught how to carve by Edward Poleahla. One of the things he enjoys most in the creation of a Kachina doll is the painting. Keith was born on December 14th, 1963 in Window Rock, Arizona. He is a part of the Coyote and Fire Clans of the Hopi Tribe.

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