Mavasta Honyouti is a skilled Hopi Katsina carver from Hotevilla Third Mesa; He is Ronald Honyouti’s son and Clyde Honyouti’s Grandson, both skilled Hopi Katsina carvers. He is well known for his scenes carved in low-relief. This piece is carved with a Flower Katsina in the center surroudned by ears of corn. The Katsina figure is carved in low relief. The story of the Flower Katsina is: The Flower Katsina represents the beauty and pleasantness of flowers and forecasting spring’s bloom. The Tsitoto or Flower Katsina, is associated with rain, purification, and may often be seen holding yucca blades to touch individuals as a form of blessing. It is a striking piece and the dimension of the carving adds shadows and depth. The piece is painted after the carving. It is signed, “M. Honyouti”.