Heard Indian Fair & Market Celebrating 52nd Annual, March 6 & 7, 2010. Artist Statement by Ed Kabotie son of Michael Kabotie. "Ancestral Mentors is Michael Kabotie's final tribute to the true mentors of his art and spirituality. The figures include the Squash Maiden of Awatovi; the Spotted Lady of Pottery Mound; and stylized Katsinas inspired by ancient Southwest rock art. Stars, rainclouds, corn, the rainbow, and petroglyphs of a prosperous hunt create a visualized prayer song to the spirit world. Kabotie signed his name "Lomawywesa" in the hospital, its was transposed onto the posters with his permission. Michael Kabotie - Hopi 1942 - 2009. 18"w 24"h.