Ron Honyumptewa
Broadface
Whipper
9 3/4"
H w 1/4" 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)
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 Broadface possesses the
action and characteristics that Ronald has become so well known
for. The flowing motion of the fur shawl, the swaying of the
tongue and beard, and the motion of the fox tail all add a sense
of incredible realism to this piece. A true "museum quality"
piece, this Broadface has nothing missing. See for yourself!
