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“Mudhead Love”
(Katsina Carving)
by Gerry Quotskuyva, Hopi
Description: Sculpture of cottonwood root with acrylic pigments, showing katsina figures.
About this Award: To be selected from among all works having earned Awards of Excellence. All media are eligible.
Jurors’ Comments:
Ryan Huna Smith: I selected the piece based on its emotional appeal—love. That message just radiates from it. Plus it’s nicely executed. Nice sculpture all around; a fun piece that would appeal to a lot of people.
Gerald Dawavendewa: In all the works the skill, the techniques, the artistry are all great. This one added a little extra in that it all came together. You have the skill, the technique in the carving, and the artistry, but the imagery really gave you the story—overall a really great piece.
White Swann: The title, the colors, everything blended so well together.
Gerry Quotskuyva
Photo by Lana Tupponce