Duane Hyeoma
Broadface
Whipper
9 1/2"
H with 1 1/2" base
"In every ceremony there
are guards to prevent any transgression on the path of the kachinas.
In addition, guards or Angry Kachinas were formerly used to enforce
community work such as the cleaning of springs.
"It is to this category
that the Wuyak-kuita belongs. There is evidence that this
kachina has many forms that have changed through time. Wuyak-kuita
is most often seen bringing up the rear of the Bean Dance Procession
or circling wide at the sides.
"He is the one who moves
toward the clowns and absolutely terrifies them. On Third Mesa
these are the kachinas who guard the kivas to keep He'e'e
from approaching too close during the Palolokong Ceremony,
or from going to the Flute Spring during the same ceremony. This
form of the kachina is the one most commonly seen at ceremonies
like the Powamu."
- Barton Wright, Kachinas: a Hopi
Artist's Documentary (26)
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.
