Native American Navajo Red Clay Four Corners Wedding Vase

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Native American Navajo Red Clay Four Corners Wedding Vase by Velcita 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 unusual four corners wedding vase has four focal medallions, each with an important symbol for the Native people. It is believed that Eagle is the messenger between the People and the Great Spirit. The hummingbird represents beauty and summer, as well as the ability to stop time. 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. The butterfly is a symbol of beauty, summertime and the plants that flourish.