Hopi wood carver, Randy Brokeshoulder. Photo by Mark Bahti

NMHS News:

Visit Coronado Historic Site for the monthly Native artist demonstration featuring Randy Brokeshoulder from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2.

This month, Hopi wood carver Randy Brokeshoulder will demonstrate how he creates his wood figurines from cottonwood root. Brokeshoulder is of Hopi, Navajo, and Absenteen Shawnee heritage. He is the great grandson of Guy Maktima and son of Nick Brokeshoulder. Randy uses natural pigments, yarn, feathers, and horsehair to bring his figures to life, often following the traditional styles of his heritage while adding a modern flair. His pieces are sought after by many galleries and collectors of Hopi art. Randy comes from a lineage of Hopi artists and he has won numerous awards for his work and continues this traditional art form today.

New Mexico is home to 19 federally recognized Pueblos and Arizona is home to 12 Hopi villages and these demonstrations provide an opportunity to learn about traditional and contemporary Native art. Admission is free to New Mexico residents on first Sundays and $7 for non-residents. Admission is also free to children 16 and younger, Tribal members, NM disabled veterans, NM foster families, and MNMF and FCJHS members.