Lauren Honyouti
Corn Boy
11" H
with 1 3/4" base
The Corn Boy comes during
the summer dances in the plaza. Little is known about this specific
character, although it is believed that he is a "bringer
of bountiful harvests." Some consider him to be a holy person
as well.
What is known is that
he is related to the Ka'e, or "Corn Dancer,"
of which there are many. They are the most popular of all the
kachinas, and according to Barton Wright, because of their popularity,
they appear in the Kiva Dances, Plaza Dances, and Mixed Dances.
Whenever Ka'e or another
of the Corn Dancers appears, he represents a prayer for fruition
and growth of corn. - Kachinas:
a Hopi Artist's Documentary (197)
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.