Lauren Honyouti
Supai Maiden
13 1/4"
H with 2 1/4" base
The Supai Maiden is the female
counterpart to Konin, the Supai kachina, whose depiction
varies from mesa to mesa.
When they dance, they represent
the Hopi neighbors to the west, the Havasupai Indians.
The detail in this piece is
very clean, with every fold and flowing motion of the robe accounted
for.
Lauren Honyouti is a talented
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.
