Hopi Kachina Mongwa Doll

Joseph Torivio is a Hopi carver from Second Mesa, Arizona (near villages like Shungopavi or Mishongnovi). his work aligns with the Torivio family's tradition of detailed, traditional-style carvings. Pieces signed by Joseph often feature vibrant, water-based paints, action-oriented poses (e.g., arms extended with "wooden sticks" symbolizing dance props) and cultural accuracy, reflecting Second Mesa styles from the 1950s–1980s.