Ernest Honanie, Hopi Pueblo Carver

Award-winning Hopi Pueblo artist Ernest W. Honanie, born in 1958 at Keams Canyon, Arizona, is celebrated for his contemporary, hand-painted Katsina wood sculptures, meticulously carved from cottonwood root. Hailing from a distinguished family of Hopi artisans renowned for carving, basketry, and jewelry, Honanie has forged his own remarkable path. His numerous accolades, far too extensive to list here, underscore his significant contributions to the world of Hopi art.

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

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