Hopi Kachina Pawik Duck By Ron Duwyenie

Late 20th Century

12.25" H

Hand Carved Cottonwood Root with Painted Teal, Yellow, Red, Yellow, Green, Brown, Black and White Colors

In Very Good Condition

Ron Duwyenie (May 5, 1965 – date of passing not specified in records, but noted as "late" in listings post-2010s) was a master Hopi carver from the Greasewood Clan, born in Keams Canyon, Arizona.  He began carving in 1980, primarily trained by his father, Joseph Duwyenie, another esteemed Hopi artist.  Ron's work is characterized by intricate detailing—such as finely painted feathers, jointed limbs, and expressive features—often using cottonwood root for the body.  He adapted his father's techniques slightly to create unique variations, emphasizing vibrant pigments, feathers, and horsehair accents.