Duane is a Hopi Indian artist who has been carving Kachina dolls and perfecting his skills since he was a teenager. His work is consistent in its high action and details, and he has won several awards in judged competitions. Duane is comfortable with most all of the different kachinas and does not seem to exhibit a preference to one Kachina over another as do some of the carvers. He occasionally signs his work with just his middle name.