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 CECIL
MILES-KACHINA CARVER
Cecil Miles was
born in Winslow in 1967 into the the Red Streak Tobacco Clan. He
grew up in Polacca at Hopi and in Winslow.
Cecil started carving in 1990 and learned to carve from Alvin Navasie.
He often carves with Alvin and Cecil Calnimptewa. When he started
carving, he made more simple sculptures and started adding more
detail as he got better. He now carves one piece Kachinas with great
detail. He often works with collectors to create very fine works
of art. His favorite Kachinas to carve are animals such as eagles
and Buffalo warriors because they are “leaning more toward
life.”
He has taken awards at Ceremonial and a blue ribbon at O’odham
Tash. His work has been published in American Indian Art and Art
of the Hopi.
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