Ronald Honyumptewa
Blue Ahote
9 1/2"
total height
Ronald Honyumptewa is one
of the most talented young carvers of today. His work expresses
detail and realism far beyond that of many of his counterparts.
He is truly emerging as one of the great ones - as well he should,
for he has had some great teachers and mentors. Some of these
include the late Tom Holmes, Leonard Selestewa, and Jon Cordero.
Ronald is from the village
of Moenkopi, near Tuba City, Arizona. He is of the Sun clan,
and has been an active kachina carver for 15 years. At only 33
years of age, he has already taken Best of Division at the Heard
Museum show, and other ribbons at the Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial,
and elsewhere.
This Blue Ahote possesses
the action and characteristics that Ronald has become so well
known for. The flowing motion of the feather headdress, the swaying
of the sash and kilt all add a sense of incredible realism to
this piece. A true "museum quality" piece, this Broadface
has nothing missing. See for yourself!
"A'hote may appear in
any of the directional colors but the two most common colors
are the yellow A'hote (Sikyahote) or the blue (Sakwahote).
"In a Plaza Dance it
is not unusual to see a line of Sakwahote with several
Sikyahote, and a white or red form as well. All indications
in his costume point to inspiration from a Plains-type warrior,
particularly the feather headdress.
"A'hote may appear in
the Mixed Kachina Dances, or the Palolokong Dances and
the Plaza Dance. In his left hand he very frequently carries
roast or boiled corn that is given out to the audience during
his performance."
- Barton Wright, Kachinas: a Hopi
Artist's Documentary (170)
