The lovely art work hand painted on this Native American Wedding vase makes this a wonderful piece for your home or the home of the newly wed couple.  Made of slip cast pottery, the Native American Indian artist has painted Kokopelli Flute Player as a sharp silhouette figure against an imaginary cove decorated with ancient symbols in light contrast in the background.  The wedding vase measures 12" tall by 7-1/2" in diameter.  Signed by the artist it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.  Native American made in the USA.   If this item is out of stock it will be made to order so allow up to 10 business days in that event.

Story of the Wedding Vase

The wedding vase is widely used by many Native American Indian tribes, each with varying rituals.  As part of the ancient marriage tradition, the tribe's medicine man, or Shaman, would prepare a special potion for the brave and maiden - a mixture of herbs and water signifying the promise of deep love and eternal happiness.  To finalize the wedding vows, the brave and maiden would then drink from the wedding vase, each using one of the two spouts to symbolize their unity. The handle between the spouts symbolizes unity between the two.  (Note how the two spouts go into one container)  To this day, the wedding vase remains a symbol of happiness in marriage and the wedding vase, usually given by the brave's parents as a gift to the couple, is kept by the couple as a cherished reminder of their unity.