Lauren Honyouti
Horse Kachina
13" total
height
Lauren Honyouti is a well
known carver from a family of well known carvers. His brothers
include Ronald and Brian Honyouti, whose works have received
prestigious recognition as well.
Lauren, the middle brother
of the five Honyouti boys, started carving full time in the early
1980's. After returning home from living in the Phoenix area
since high school and working with a local utility company.
He would come home for vacations
and ceremonies and would carve with his youngest brother, Ronald,
watching and learning. Finally after encouragement from family
members and others, he decided to return back home.
Lauren now carves full time
and is involved with family and community ceremonial activities.
His work is seen in galleries throughout the country and does
several shows with the rest of the Honyouti family.
The Horse kachina, or Kawai-i,
derives its name from the Spanish word for horse - "caballo."
Oddly enough this is not an old kachina and was probably introduced
less than ninety years ago. But it still carries a Spanish name.
He may usually be seen during
the Soyohim or Mixed Kachina Dances but may also appear in the
Bean Dance Parade, or in groups on Third Mesa and sometimes in
the kiva dances.
- Barton Wright, Kachinas:
a Hopi Artist's Documentary (139)