Native American Santa Clara Handbuilt and Handcarved Wedding Vase
The Wedding Vase is an ancient vessel still used in traditional Pueblo wedding ceremonies. One spout of the vessel represents the husband and the other the wife. The looped handle represents the unity achieved with marriage. The space created within the loop represents the circle of life. In the traditional ceremony, the couple drink nectar (prepared by the medicine man) from the spouts to represent the blending their lives. The pot is a reflection of the ancient rite. Native American potter Nicolassa Naranjo (deceased), of Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, handbuilt and handcarved this beautiful wedding vase with its classic Naranjo family Bear Paw mark. Nicolassa signed this vase with her daughter Roberta. This is an older piece and in perfect condition.
