Book: LITTLE HOPI by Edward A. Kennard

Little Hopi is made up of comical tales about the young Peeni and his experiences growing up. They include the story of Peeni receiving his bow and arrow from the katsinas, the mischievous “little warriors” shooting up the watermelon patch, and Peeni and his uncle going on a rabbit hunt. Little Hopi was a collaboration in the early forties between the BIA’s Indian language specialist Edward A. Kennard, a Hopi Tewa interpreter Albert Yava and the artist Charles Loloma. Although a painter, potter and sculptor, Loloma became best known later on in life for his jewelry, which has been exhibited at museums and galleries around the world. Kennard collected Hopi oral traditions from Albert Yava, translated them into English. Illustrated by Charles Loloma. Printed by The Haskell Foundation