Lauren Honyouti
Crow Man
12" H
with 3" base
"Angwus Kachina
is the Crow Kachina. This kachina is one of the warriors who
make war on the clowns during the Plaza Dances or who appear
in the Soyohim of late spring.
"He comes to threaten
the clowns for their immoderate behavior, appearing again and
again until finally he and others who have the same function
descend upon the clowns and thoroughly chastize them."
- Barton Wright, Kachinas: a Hopi
Artist's Documentary (158)
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.
