Contemporary Hopi Sculpture

Contemporary Hopi sculptors have been greatly influenced by Charles Loloma and the Institute of American Indian Art in Santa Fe. Hopi sculptors have challenged tradition and experimented with new materials such as copper, limestone, marble, soapstone, and bronze. The sculptors of today, like other Hopi artists, have learned to overcome difficulties and disadvantages by hard work, using specialized equipment such as chisels, grinders, goggles, polishers, sanders, scrapers, and breathing masks.

For more information see katsina dolls.

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