Duane Hyeoma
Hano Mana
9 1/4"
H with 1" base
"The Hano Mana is given
to the girls of Tewa in much the same manner that Hahai-i Wuhti
is given the Hopi girls by the men of their villages. Even among
the Hopis it is very often a favorite for the first or second
gift to the children
"She appears in the Bean
Dance on Second Mesa and in the Water Serpent Ceremony on First
Mesa. Usually if this kachina wears the embroidered wedding robe,
it is turned inside out. More often she appearsin the maiden
shawl. The hair is normally put up in Tewa-style knots on either
side of the head rather than as it is shown here. Spruce is held
in each hand with the corn."
- Barton Wright, Hopi Kachinas: a
Hopi Artist Documentary (51)
Duane Hyeoma is the son of
Ione Talyumptewa Hyeoma of First Mesa. He is Deer Clan. He has
been carving for about 14 years. He learned from Franklin Sahmea,
and his uncle Don Talyumptewa. He is now 34 years old.
Duane 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.
