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 MURPHY
SAUFKIE-KACHINA CARVER
Murphy
Saufkie was born June 9th, 1971 at Tuba City. His parents
are Jenny Roy and Andrew Saufkie. His mother is of the Coyote Clan
and his father is from the Bear Clan. Murphy comes from a
family full of fine artists. His mother¯s family are well known
for their fine Kachinas. Her brothers are Coolidge, David
and Silas Roy. Andrew's father is the famous Hopi artist, Paul Saufkie.
Murphy has two other brothers who carve Kachinas. They are Arvin and Ruben. Murphy learned to carve from watching his uncles carve. He was given his first piece of wood to carve by David Roy when he was in junior high.
Murphy's favorite Kachina to carve is Hilili. He enjoys carving
it because it has more sashes and belts so it is more of a challenge.
He likes to carve action and the realistic anatomy of the Kachina.
He is also an artist and enjoys drawing.
Murphy won 1st place, Best in Category and Best in Class at the
O'Odham Tash in 2001.
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