Native American Navajo White Clay Four Corners Wedding Vase

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Native American Navajo White 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. The healing hand or hand of friendship. Bear is associated with great strength and is considered to be a powerful healer. The buffalo reminds us of abundance and is powerful medicine for the Native people. The butterfly is a symbol of beauty, summertime and the plants that flourish.