Kokopeli - Character of Southwest U.S. Tribal Lore - a Gallery
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He's the funky little American Indian dude you see all over the American southwest.
Kokopeli (known also as "Kokopelli" in American English--for linguistics basis of this, see some of my other lenses)--a hunchbacked little fellow with a few feathers in his cap and playing a flute. Boogying to some ancient tune. Found mostly in Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico petroglyphs--the ancient art carved onto old sandstone walls or on the volcanic escarpments or painted on kiva walls. There are all sorts of mysterious tales surrounding this fellow. Seems that he was somewhat of a "ladies man"...and now his image represents "fun and romantic" appeal to the gals of the Southwest.
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Books have been written about him. Archeological treatises have been developed on him. And souvenir shops at airports and hotels and other tourist attractions have turned him into a souvenir icon of the Southwest.
Tony Hillerman has written many mystery novels set in the Southwest United States--including the "Four Corners" states of Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. His books deal a lot with southwestern American Indian/Native American culture and anthropology and archeology and sometimes mention the Kokopelli character.
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Contents at a Glance
- Apache Gan Dancers Resemble Kokopeli and His Headdress.
- Kokopelli Images--From the Originals to the Modern Versions... He's All Over the Place!
- Archeological Explanation and Presentation on Kokopelli Petroglyphs
Apache Gan Dancers Resemble Kokopeli and His Headdress.
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Kokopelli Images--From the Originals to the Modern Versions... He's All Over the Place!
Table Mountain Inn is one of the sweet hotels in downtown Golden. They do south...
The legendary humpbacked flute player, the bringer of the good life and of ferti...
I wish the sunlight hadn't been quite so directly on the panel when I was there.
More samples from the art gallery - an excellent roadrunner and kokopelli, the h...
This petroglyph from Utah seems to have the flute player Kokopelli making a huma...
one of many in my collection, this piece is by Billy Dennison
From left to right, kokopeil on his back, a dancer and two hand prints.
The first set of ruins you come across entering Canyon de Chelly
Archeological Explanation and Presentation on Kokopelli Petroglyphs
The Flutists Native Americans Indian Rock Art Petroglyphs
Flute Players or Kokopelli figures are spectacular petroglyphs to be seen in the American Southwest. These were created by a variety of Native americans. Petroglyph DVD available at low cost.
Kokopeli, Kokopelli, Kokoschmelli... get your goodies here!
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Kokopeli Everywhere! Kokopeli Deli at Phoenix, Arizona, International Airport
Kokopeli, Kokopelli, and yadda, yadda.... Okay, so I got the spelling wrong...
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Kokopelli w/ Sun Black T-Shirt
This Native American style black t-shirt features three Kokopelli playing flutes and enjoying the sun. (Please zoom to see design color & detail.)
Kokopelli Euro Style Oval Sticker
This little guy always brings a smile! Our kokopelli euro style sticker will add a touch of whimsy to even the most rugged of vehicles. This one is facing left.
Turtle Dance Kokopelli (Hopi Women's Light T-Shir
Turtle Dance Kokopelli Dance in the sun a joyous celebration! KachinasFYI I lived for a few weeks as a young child with the Bear Clan of the Hopi much of what they taught me still i
More Kokopelli (or, Kokopeli) stuff.... This guy is EVERYWHERE!
Talk about getting around, eh?
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Kokopelli, The Flute Player Animation Story
Creation emergence story of corn given by the serpent through Kokopelli to the people.
More Kokopelli/Kokopeli stuff... You could almost start a Theme Park with all this stuff!
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byYa wanna know more about Kokopelli? Here's some research material!
You can be an amateur archeologist with all this info!
Kokopelli's Flute
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Kokopelli: The Magic, Mirth, and Mischief of an Ancient Symbol
Amazon Price: $12.71 (as of 07/12/2009)
The Kokopelli Journals
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Cuckoo For Kokopelli
Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Kokopelli: Drum in Belly
Amazon Price: $18.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Kokopelli Images Gallery
This Squidoo lens is a celebration and gallery for your enjoyment of these fun-loving images.
Kokopelli images for your decoration and edification (for your ediface?):
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Drop a note. (Just don't drop the flute!).... We want to hear from you!
vbright105 wrote...
Great lens. I used to have an online store and every time I got in anything with Kokopeli, it sold immediately! 5*
Posted March 14, 2009
PatinKC wrote...
I don't have a southwestern house, but the little trickster Kokopelli dances everywhere around my home. He reminds me that life is a dance.
Posted September 01, 2008
NAIZA wrote...
Superb lens! It's something new and I haven't heard about Kokopeli before. Thanks Editor Dave as always!
Posted July 20, 2008
by EditorDave
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