Anderson Koinva (1956-)

Anderson Koinva was born in 1956 in Shungopavi Village on Second Mesa. He is a plumber by trade, and has been painting and carving since his teens. He learned to make Hopi overlay jewelry from his wife’s father, famous Hopi jeweler, Bernard Dawahoya. His rounded, bold style is like his father-in-law’s work, but with his own distinctive style.