MANUEL CHAVARRIA is from the Hopi nation in Arizona, USA.
He is of the Hopi tribe, butterfly clan of Shichumovi Village.
Manuel has been carving Katsina dolls since he was a young boy.
His style is very unique he carves in the old traditional way.
He has won numerous awards for his art, Best of show @ the Museum of Northern Arizona Hopi Show,
Best of division 8 Northern Pueblo show,
Best of classification @ Indian Market Santa fe,
New Mexico, 1st place and many more awards for his art.
He has been in many publications and art magazines.
His work can be found in the Chicago field museum and is collected by many collectors around the world.