David Jensen
Ho'e
11" H
with 1" base
The Ho'e figure is a figure
who appears during the Powamu ceremony (or Bean Dance) and is
part of the procession which proceeds around the village. They
are known for being noisy and boisterous teases. They are constantly
disrupting the procession and the other kachinas with their games
and antics.
Constantly, the guardian kachinas
are returning to the plaza to be sure that the Ho'e are keeping
up with the pack. Finally, they are the last to give up their
games and go into the kiva.
David Jensen has been carving
since 1994 after serving 4 years in the US Navy aboard the USS
Kitty Hawk during the US-Iraq conflict, Operation Desert Storm.
David first started as do most carvers by whittling with scrap
wood that fellow carver Reggie Curry would have around his carving
shed.
"He inspired me by giving
me my first piece of cotton wood root and encouraging me to give
it a try, which was my first sculpture that I sold to my uncle
Cecil Calnimptewa when he still had his gallery. With that I
purchased my first Foredom and started carving with cousins Arthur
Jr. and Arnold Holmes. They would instruct me and give me pointer
and technique. When I do get a chance I enjoy carving with them
and also with Cecil.
"I look up to fellow
clan members such as uncles Cecil, Dennis Tewa, Ros George and
Stetson Honyumptewa and cousin brothers Art Jr. and Arnold Holmes.
Every time I see their work it always amazes me and gives me
ideas and also inspires to someday be as great as they are."
David and his wife, Connie
(Fire/Masaw) have been married for 13 yrs and their son Adrian
is a young talented carver who also goes along with his dad to
the shows. David also works full time as a certified WasteWater
treatment plant operator. David is an avid hunter who enjoys
the outdoors and also spending quality time with his wife and
son.
