Collection: Jason Takala

Clan: Snow Cloud Clan

From Shungopavi Village on the Hopi reservation. In 1966 he began silverwork with his maternal uncle, Bernard Dawahoya. From 1980 to 1985 he lived in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he learned jewelry-making skills under Pierre Touraine, the world-famous French goldsmith. He now has homes in Holbrook and Oraibi, and both of his children are also silversmiths.

Major awards: Best of Show at the Sedona Indian Art & Show / Best of Division at the Santa Fe Indian Market / Division awards at the Gallup Ceremonial Show / Division awards at the Heard Museum Indian Art & Show