Honyouti, Mavasta – “Corn and Rainbows” Relief-Carved Cottonwood Plaque
$ 650.00
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 carved in relief and the base part is made from several different woods (see the back). The front is carved in relief with a rainbow extending across the surface. There is a large corn plant, a Tewa Sun, and other katsina face designs. It is a complex and creative piece that combines his minimalist Hopi style with his unique colorations and multi-level carving. Definitely an exciting new piece. It is signed on the back, “M. Honyouti”.
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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 carved with a Flower Katsina in the center surroudned by ears of corn. The Katsina figure is carved in low relief. The story of the Flower Katsina is:
The Flower Katsina represents the beauty and pleasantness of flowers and forecasting spring’s bloom. The Tsitoto or Flower Katsina, is associated with rain, purification, and may often be seen holding yucca blades to touch individuals as a form of blessing.
It is a striking piece and the dimension of the carving adds shadows and depth. The piece is painted after the carving. It is signed, “M. Honyouti”.
Bryant Mavasta Honyouti