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Native American Leaders: Hopi Tribe

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In the cavity of a rock: The Life of Chief Tuba28 Chief Tuba Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images

Tuba (also Tuvi or Toova; c. 1810–1887) was a Hopi leader in the late 19th century. Tuba was the headman of the small Hopivillage of Moencopi, roughly fifty miles west of the main villages on the Hopi mesas. However, he apparently was an important person in the village of Oraibi as well.[1] Eventually, Tuba joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and later received his endowment in the St. George TempleTuba City, Arizona, was named in his honor.

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