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Hopi Katsinas with Ryon Polequaptewa
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Ryon is a Hopi kachina carver and musician from the Hopi mesas in Arizona. He has participated in multiple events at both Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments for multiple years, even serving as a Artist In Residence for a season.
Ryon implements traditional Hopi kachina carving styles into his work, making a name for himself as a renowned carver. In the Hopi Katsina religion, katsina or katsinam spirits are said to live on the San Francisco peaks in Flagstaff, Arizona. Each katsina spirit embodies different aspects in the lives of the Hopi people, serving their own unique purpose. Ryon loves to talk with visitors about the meaning behind each of his carvings and what they represent.
To go along with his carvings, Ryon also shares his music with visitors. Using his drum to keep beat while he sings traditional songs in the Hopi language. He also utilizes Native American Flutes to create a welcoming and peaceful ambience.
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