Clark Tenakhongva was born at Keams Canyon, Arizona in 1957 and hails from the village of Hoat've'la (Hotevilla), "Place of the Cedars", on Third Mesa. His of the Rabbit and Tobacco clans and he spent his youth attending elementary and middle school on the Hopi reservations. After high school and attending college Clark joining the military, becoming a part of the U.S. Army for the next 10 years. During his service, Clark married to Ann Youvella, a young lady from Walpi Village on First Mesa. Together they have four children, Michael, Samuel, Carlene and SiMana, who joins her father on traditional percussion on this recording.
Clark passionately follows the traditions of the Hopi, participating extensively in the Kiva ceremonies, village ceremonies and other related cultural and spiritual activities. Clark has been actively involved in tribal government and is currently employed with the federal government in the office of the Veterans' Outreach Services.
Clark has been carving Katsina dolls since the age of 12 and continues to focus on carving his unique traditional style katsina dolls. His work has been featured in many magazine, books and other publications and has won awards at the major Native American shows and markets. He mentor young carvers and travels frequently in the U.S. and abroad demonstration carving and providing lectures about his work and the Hopi people.
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