Vern Mahkee (1963- )

Vern Mahkee, Hopi Pueblo lives in the village of Kykotsmovi on Third Mesa on the Hopi Reservation. He is a nephew of Alvin James Makya, an extremely talented carver, who was Mahkee's mentor.

Vern Mahkee commented: "I say this given talent has its roots within all. I would like my artwork to merit on its own. I am proud to say that Hopi is where my heart is. I have had some of the best teachers, Alvin James, my great uncle's family, and my high school art teacher Winton Coles. I hope to bring the best in cottonwood art to Light."

Photo courtesy of Gregory Schaaf.

Reference: Hopi Katsina: 1,600 Artist Biographies by Gregory and Angie Schaaf.

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