Kokopelli is a fertility deity, usually depicted as a humpbacked flute player (often with feathers or antenna-like protrusions on his head), who has been venerated by some Native American cultures in the Southwestern United States. Like most fertility deities, Kokopelli presides over both childbirth and agriculture. He is also a trickster god and represents the spirit of music. (Credit: Wiki)
Today I learned something new. Thanks Kate.
ReplyDeleteWow...this is something new and very interesting to me!
ReplyDelete-- A bird in view...
ReplyDeleteKokopelli looks like he might indeed play some tricks.
I love that he is also called "Water Sprinkler." Since you've spent time in New Mexico, you know how important water and rain are here!
ReplyDeletei didn't know..i've seen him before but had no idea what he stood for!
ReplyDeleteHe's a very familiar sight in these parts!
ReplyDeletei've always liked him but was hesitant to embrace him due to the fertility thing. ;)
ReplyDeleteI know that guy!
ReplyDeleteI've run into this little guy in New Mexico!
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of him before, Kate!
ReplyDeleteI love Kokopelli. Knew him as trickster but didn't know he was also a fertility god. Talk about trickster opportunities!
ReplyDeleteHe's especially interesting to see in ancient petroglyphs in the Southwest. It's clear he's been around for a while.
ReplyDeleteNice find.
ReplyDeleteI hope he can do a good job :-)
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I think of Kokopelli as fertility and abundance...which can translate in this life into prosperity!!! I have a silver Kokopelli that I bought as a pin and wore often when I was working. In retirement, I rarely, if ever wear pins, so I converted it to a pendant, wear it all the time, and get lot's of compliments on it!!! Love recycling thirty year old favorites into new favorites!!! I like your Kokopelli...very rustic!
ReplyDeleteThank you for bringing back memories of the beautiful southwest!
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