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.


Kokopelli Quartet


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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.
Ancient Rock Art Showing Kokopelli, the Flute Player, and a Shield


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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! 

Golden - Table Mountain Inn Kokopelli (006) by psuhockeychick

Table Mountain Inn is one of the sweet hotels in downtown Golden. They do south...

A few images from the gallery - Kokopelli by rovingmagpie

The legendary humpbacked flute player, the bringer of the good life and of ferti...

Kokopelli by scrunchy17

Tsankawi Kokopelli by bclee

I wish the sunlight hadn't been quite so directly on the panel when I was there.

Two Kokopelli playing flute by the Shaman Gallery

Kokopelli by msiew

A few images from the gallery - Roadrunner & Kokopelli by rovingmagpie

More samples from the art gallery - an excellent roadrunner and kokopelli, the h...

Kokopelli Dance by bill.bryant99

This petroglyph from Utah seems to have the flute player Kokopelli making a huma...

Navajo Pottery by Jeanie's Pics

one of many in my collection, this piece is by Billy Dennison

Kokopeli and mates by Chris Corrigan

From left to right, kokopeil on his back, a dancer and two hand prints.

Kokopeli ruins by Chris Corrigan

The first set of ruins you come across entering Canyon de Chelly

kokopeli and deer by Dane Larsen

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.

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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... 

You can still get some great Kokopelli stuff here!

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.)

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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.

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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

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KOKOPELLI FIRE DANCE 2 Large Mug

KOKOPELLI FIRE DANCE. BUY IT HERE EXCLUSIVELY.

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More Kokopelli (or, Kokopeli) stuff.... This guy is EVERYWHERE! 

Talk about getting around, eh?

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The Legend of Kokopelli--a presentation 

Kokopelli, The Flute Player Animation Story

Creation emergence story of corn given by the serpent through Kokopelli to the people.

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More Kokopelli/Kokopeli stuff... You could almost start a Theme Park with all this stuff! 

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Ya wanna know more about Kokopelli? Here's some research material! 

You can be an amateur archeologist with all this info!

Kokopelli's Flute

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Kokopelli: The Magic, Mirth, and Mischief of an Ancient Symbol

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The Kokopelli Journals

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Cuckoo For Kokopelli

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Kokopelli: Drum in Belly

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Kokopelli Images Gallery 

My sister in Denver has decorated her whole home in a "Southwestern Style" - and her collection of Kokopelli images predominate the "Pueblo Look" of her home. Although the Kokopelli images work best with an adobe and rustic wood architecture, they add to any home's southwestern atmosphere.

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?):
Kokopelli's Song


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Kokopelli Serenade


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Kokopelli in the Moonlight


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Kokopelli Burst


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Petroglyph II


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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*

ReplyPosted 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.

ReplyPosted September 01, 2008

NAIZA wrote...

Superb lens! It's something new and I haven't heard about Kokopeli before. Thanks Editor Dave as always!

ReplyPosted July 20, 2008

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