Alternate Views 
"Hototo"
by Gerry Quotskuyva, Hopi
Description: Katsina sculpture. Cottonwood root with commercial paints and acrylics. Hand carved with wood burner details.
About this Award: Awarded for high quality in craftsmanship in carving. Any medium is eligible.
Jurors'
Comments:
Kent McManus: I was looking particularly at the detailing of leaves, feathers, the necklace, and especially in the basket at the bottom with the little Katsina attached to it.
Ruby Panana: (about the Runner-Up carving "Harvesting of the Corn", her initial choice) It's just a different, unusual piece. I've seem some cedar before but this is just different. It still has the raw wood showing through. (About why she ultimately chose "Hototo" to break the three-way tie.) The craftsmanship is really outstanding.
Jake Livingston: (about the Runner-Up alabaster sculpture "Pretty Earrings") It has a lot of detail: the lady—especially the face, the edges of the blanket, the necklace and earrings, the purse and even the feet. And the contrast of shine on top and the bottom being rough gives it different colors.
Gerry Quotskuyva