Native American Acoma Handpainted Wedding Vase

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Native American Acoma Handpainted Wedding Vase by Manuel Martinez

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 their lives. The pot is a reflection of the ancient rite. This wedding vase was handpainted and signed by Manuel Martinez from Acoma, NM. This vase is covered with traditional Acoma designs. Each straight line on this piece of pottery is a prayer for rain.