Kerry David, Hopi Pueblo Carver

Artist Kerry David is of mixed heritage.  His mother is Diné of the Navajo Nation and his father, Les David, is a Hopi from First Mesa. Kerry is a nephew of Neil David, Sr. He was born in 1963 at Walpi village at First Mesa.  He started carving katsina dolls when he was 7 years old.

Kerry David was born in 1963. His awards are many: 1987 Best of Division, Museum of Northern Arizona; and 1987 Best of Class, two First Class, and a Third Class, all at Colorado Indian Market in Denver.  His carvings are in the collection of the Museum of Northern Arizona, and numerous private collections.

Relative Links: Hopi Pueblo, Katsina Dolls, Neil David, Sr.