Preston Youvella
White Buffalo
10 1/2"
H with 1" base
The White Buffalo Dancer,
Kocha Mosairu, is actually not a Kachina, but one of the star
social dancers. He is usually seen in the month of January, particularly
in the kiva dances on Second Mesa. He is said to be an import
from the Rio Grande Pueblos, since they regularly traded for
buffalo skins with the Plains Indians.
Preston is the son of Tino
Youvella, from Polacca, Arizona on the Hopi Indian reservation.
Preston has been carving since
he was a boy and has accompanied his father and brother, Alex,
to many shows throughout the southwest.
Like his father, Preston's
work represents a great value for collectors just starting out
or who are looking for nice work at a great price.
Like the rest of his family,
he is very involved in the kiva activities in his village and
he helps his father and family members with other traditional
responsibilities.
