My name is Veryl Pooyouma from the village of Hotevilla. I am full Hopi of the Sun and Corn Clan.

I started learning the art of silversmithing by watching well known Hopi artists, Charles Loloma and Lawrence Saufkie. I am a self-taught artist and started making pieces at the age of 17.

Most of my work show traditional Hopi designs with some contemporary work. I work with stones and gold on occasions. I make a wide range of pieces from the traditional pieces to the custom made pieces. All of my work projects Hopi symbolisms which reveal the Hopi spirits and life.

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