The Hopi people are a Native American tribe living in the southwestern part of the United States. Their towns, or villages, are on or near three high mesas in northeastern Arizona. The last census count in 2010 showed about 12,500 Hopi people living in the United States.
The Hopis are excellent farmers. They farm corn, beans, pumpkins, and fruit. The Hopis also are very artistic, weaving wonderful baskets and blankets. Hopi people are also skilled at making pottery and carving wood. One of the most important carvings that Hopis make are the kachinas. These carved dolls represent their ancestors. During festivals and ceremonies, dancers dress up like the kachinas, and the songs and prayers are presented to the spirits for a good harvest in the coming year.