Artist Bio
New
Hopi katsina carvings by Dustin Holmes (Na’uy’wyma)
from the village of Moenkopi on the western edge of Third Mesa.
This Blue Bear is approximately 10.5” tall. Please message
us with your questions or call direct: 1.800.854.1359
Dustin
provided the following info:
“My
name is Dustin Holmes. I am member of the Hopi tribe. I am born
for the Badger/Butterfly clan. I am initiated to the Masaaw clan.
I came into carving mostly through self teaching. I picked up
the traditional old style carving technique as a carving style
that I came to love. I began carving around the age of 12, and
have continued to carve since. I have a God brother by the name
of Makwesa Tsimoga who I have looked up to. Brian and Emery Holmes
Jr. are carvers who are relatives of mine. I know other artists
such as Raynard Lalo, Bendrew Atokuku, Max Curley, Arthur Holmes
Jr. and other artists out there who I look to as mentors.”
