Ronald Honyouti
Miniature
Ho'e
2 1/2"
total height
This incredible little piece
is the creation of Ronald Honyouti. Ronald has done an amazing
job, as always, with his oil paints - bringing the subtle and
unique features of the cottonwood to life.
Ronald's choice of hues and
tones contribute to the life-like realism of his pieces. As a
master-carver, Ronald never misses a single detail. He pays such
meticulous attention that even the creases in the knuckles are
accounted for, along with fingernails, frays in the sash, and
folds in the leather moccasins.
Ronald Honyouti is a world
renowned artist who has lived most of his life on the Hopi reservation.
He was born on May 20, 1955 at nearby Keams Canyon hospital.
Ron began carving at the age of 12, shortly after becoming initiated
to the Kachina society.
Ronald attended the local
elementary schools until graduating from the eighth grade. Like
all other young adults his age, he had no choice but to leave
the reservation to attend high school. After graduating from
high school, Ron attended vocational training to be a motorcycle
mechanic. After completing his training Ronald returned home
to the village of Bacavi where he continued his carvings and
began experimenting with different types of paints to bring out
the essence of each piece of wood.
Ronald has won numerous awards
for his carvings. Several "Best of division", "Best
of Class", and "First Place" awards, from shows
such as the infamous "Santa Fe Indian Market" held
once a year in Santa Fe New Mexico in August and the Indian Ceremonials
held in Gallup, New Mexico, and the annual Hopi Show at the Museum
of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff.
Look at the nickel at the
left to get a sense of perspective!
