moenkopi mapMoenkopi artists are known for beautiful basketry and carving. Moenkopi is situated at the Western gateway to Hopi and has two villages: Upper Moenkopi and Lower Moenkopi. These villages are part of Third Mesa even though they are over 50 miles distant from the other Third Mesa villages. Moenkopi began as a farming area for the village of Oraibi and the early inhabitants are legendary for their ability to run from Oraibi to Moenkopi.

 

Upper Moenkopi
Lower Moenkopi