Native American Navajo Fine Etched Horsehair Wedding Vase with Kokopelli

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Native American Navajo Fine Etched Horsehair Wedding Vase with Kokopelli by Hilda Whitegoat

The Wedding Vase is an ancient vessel still used in traditional Pueblo wedding ceremonies. Each spout of the vessel represents one of those to be wed. 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 of their lives. The pot is a reflection of the ancient rite. This wedding vase is encircled with a classic design of dancing Kokopelli. The Humpback Flute Player (Kokopelli) represents the God of Fertility, God of Mist or God of the Harvest. He is a magical figure playing a flute and has been associated with shamanism and supernatural qualities.