Mavasta Honyouti is a skilled Hopi Katsina carver from Hotevilla Third Mesa; He is Ronald Honyouti’s son and Clyde Honyouti’s Grandson, both skilled Hopi Katsina carvers.  He is well known for his scenes carved in low-relief.  This piece is entitled, “Bees”.  It is carved from cottonwood root.  The piece has multiple layers of carving.  In the background there is a bee katsina peering out.  It is surrounded by more needs, multi-level flowers, and a honeycomb carved into the background.  This is one of those pieces that you have to take time to look at all the levels of designs and imagery as the piece is turned.   AMAZING!  The piece is painted after the carving. It is signed, “M. Honyouti”.