katsina carving

Tyrone Duwyenie, Ogre katsina carving

Tyrone Duwyenie
Hopi Pueblo/Hualapai
Alternative Name
Ty Duwyenie
Medium Specific
Cottonwood, feathers, fur, shells, hide, yarn, acrylic paint
Classification
Sculpture: Wood
Dimensions
12 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (30.5 x 19.1 x 11.4 cm.)
Accession Number
2021.35.28.132
Credit
Gift of Robert Fowler Dunn
Biography
Tyrone (Ty) Duwyenie Hopi Pueblo/Hualapai, Ty started carving katsinas around 1978, he is also a performing artist, singer and musician. Ty lives in Scottsdale, AZ and is the grandson of Thomas and Belle Kuyiyesva Andrew Duwyenie and Sarah Duwyenie; son of Winston Duwyenie; bother of Starley Duwyenie. Ty learned his carving from his father. Ty won 1st in 1978 at Heard show, Phoenix, AZ. His favorite figures are the White Buffalo Dancer, Ogre Katsina and the Antelope Katsina.
https://www.adobegallery.com/artist/Ty_Duwyene116080934
Date of Bio
Inscription
Ogre, Ty Duwyenie