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Randy Brokeshoulder (Hopi - Tobacco Clan from Hotevillage on Third Mesa, b. 1983). "Huhuwa - Cross-Legged Kachina" cottonwood kachina with feathers and fabric, n.d. Artist's initial inscribed on underside of proper right foot. A fabulous depiction of Huhuwa the cross-legged kachina, hand-carved by Hopi artist Randy Brokeshoulder. Huhuwa may take part in the Bean Dance or regular Kachina dance and is supposed to be the spirit of a Mishongnovi man, who probably had infantile paralysis in childhood. He speaks the Mishongnovi dialect and makes wisecracks, which Mishongnovi men are known for. During the Bean Dance, he gives presents to the children. Size: 2.6" W x 10.4" H (6.6 cm x 26.4 cm)

According to the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, "Randy is of Hopi, Navajo, and Shawnee heritage. He is the great grandson of carver Guy Maktima and the son of carver Nick Brokeshoulder and Sharon Brokeshoulder. Randy is currently enrolled full-time at the University of New Mexico. His major is elementary education. After he graduates, he would like to teach Native children. He was the first student selected by the Institute for American Indian Education (IAIE) faculty for a New Mexico Higher Education Teachers Quality Scholarship. On weekends, Randy frequently returns to Hopi for dances or he may be found at a powwow. He has won awards for his drumming and grass dancing. Randy's dolls are all carved from cottonwood root and painted with natural pigments. They typically exhibit muted hues enhanced by bits of red or black yarn, feathers, and sometimes, horsehair. Randy is the older brother of Brent Brokeshoulder, also a kachina carver."

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Provenance: private Don Phelps collection, owner Todos Santos Trading Post, Alamo, California, acquired in Sante Fe, New Mexico, USA in 1964

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Missing proper left hand. Light surface wear with some bending to feathers as shown. Otherwise, excellent with great pigments.