Aaron J. Fredericks
Ho'e
10 1/2"
H incl 1 1/2" base
The Ho'e figure is a figure
who appears during the Powamu ceremony (or Bean Dance) and is
part of the procession which proceeds around the village. They
are known for being noisy and boisterous teases. They are constantly
disrupting the procession and the other kachinas with their games
and antics.
Constantly, the guardian kachinas
are returning to the plaza to be sure that the Ho'e are keeping
up with the pack. Finally, they are the last to give up their
games and go into the kiva.
Aaron J. Fredericks is a younger carver whose work has rapidly
reached the top of its category. He consistently wins Best of
Class at juried competitions including Santa Fe's Indian Market,
the Heard Museum's Indian Art Show, and others. His work can
be found in the most discriminating collections.
He is a traditional carver
from the village of Shungopavi at Second Mesa. He enjoys working
on his dolls, and gets a lot of inspiration from his cultural
heritage. His wife also encourages his work and shares in the
creative process by suggesting colorful themes seen throughout
his work.
