Monday, March 22, 2010

Native American Kokopelli Dancer Symbol

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Native American Kokopelli
Dancer Symbol


Kokopelli, also known as "the Hump Backed Flute Player" and/or "the Mythical Piper of the Native American Southwest", has drawn from both ancient and modern influences.

In Native American culture, Kokopelli presides
over both childbirth and agriculture. Two tribes, Pueblo and Hopi Indians believe Kokopelli brings happiness and fertility to all who hear his flute playing.

The Kokopelli is often depicted with animal companions such as rams and deer, snakes, or water-loving animals like lizards and insects, because one Native American belief is that the Kokopelli presides over the reproduction of game animals.

Kokopelli is important to this culture for his domain over agriculture also. It is believed that the Kokopelli's
fluteplaying chases away the Winter and brings on Spring. Kokopelli is associated with rains and maize grinding ceremonies. Some tribes say he carries seeds and babies on his back.

Kokopelli, (often incorporated in jewelry items), continues to be one of the most easily recognized figures from
ancient and modern Native American and Southwestern Culture.

Today my Featured Item is a Beautiful Vintage Sterling Kokopelli Dancers Necklace

Description:
Vintage Sterling Silver Southwestern Kokopelli Dancers Link Necklace. Marked "STERLING".

Measurements: The Large Center Kokopelli Dancer Measures: 1-1/2" Long X 7/8" Wide.

Smaller Kokopellis Measure: 1" Tall X 5/8" Wide

Necklace is Approx 13" Long Plus a 10" Extender Chain.

Weighs: 42.9 Grams.

Kokopelli-Also Known as the Humped Back Flute Player.

This is One of the Native American Symbols of Prosperity,
Music and Joy.

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3 comments:

  1. Wow! That is amazing!! Well - everything in your shop is amazing :)
    Have a really wonderful week!

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  2. Simply AWESOME. Keep up the great work. =)

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  3. Very fascinating...I always liked the symbol but never really knew what it stood for. Thanks!

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