Native American Wedding Vase Legend

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These vases are not only symbolic in the ceremony performed just prior to the wedding itself but also in the shape and construction of the vessel. These vases are not only symbolic in the ceremony performed just prior to the wedding itself but also in the shape and construction of the vessel. The two spouts represent the separate lives of the bride and groom which are united by the bridge at the top. Unlike the traditional vase design there are two spouts on a navajo wedding vase instead of one.

The vase is a special vessel intended for wedding ceremonies as its use helps to create the beginning of a relationship were two become one. During the native wedding ceremony the couple will drink from the wedding vase at the same time. 4 3 out of 5 stars 16. Mission del rey native american navajo wedding vase 5 horse.

The groom s parents provide the wedding vase for use in the ceremony. In some cases this liquid is a nectar created by a. The wedding vase is a treasured and sacred tradition among many native american indian tribes. The navajo wedding vase story is similar to that of many tribal cultures.

Often the carved or painted decoration will have specific meaning to their community chavarria says. Native american wedding vases are a reflection of the rich history and culture of native american of the southwest. All tribe silver horse hair pottery native american wedding gift vase 5 tall one wedding vase. Wedding vases are ceremonial items created for more than just display.

Despite this diversity the shape of the wedding vase is universal. Lewis by lewis spence available from rakuten kobo. An entire ceremony is centered around the shared use of this gorgeous vessel which preserves the sanctity of marriage. Prior to the wedding the vase is filled with a special liquid.

Only 5 left in stock order soon. The wedding vase is a treasured and a sacred tradition among many native american indian tribes particularly the navajo and pueblo peoples. Live butterfly available now. The native american wedding vase.

On the day of the wedding the vase is filled with holy water and given to the bride. The wedding vase has been part of pueblo life for centuries.