ScottF
08-01-2010, 04:04 AM
I´ve always been fascinated by this fellow. I have many items around the house with various renderings of him. This one is based on a cut metal wall hanging I have in my den.
Following is a brief overview of Kokopelli:
Known as a fertility god, prankster, healer and story teller, Kokopelli has been a source of wonder throughout the country for centuries. Kokopelli embodies the true American Southwest, and dates back over 3,000 years ago, when the first petroglyphs were carved. Although his true origins are unknown, this traveling, flute-playing Casanova is a sacred figure to many Southwestern Native Americans. Carvings of this hunch-backed flute-playing figure have been found painted and carved into rock walls and boulders throughout the Southwest. (from Kokopelli.com)
(AR 2.06: basic canvas, oils at 100% metallic)
Following is a brief overview of Kokopelli:
Known as a fertility god, prankster, healer and story teller, Kokopelli has been a source of wonder throughout the country for centuries. Kokopelli embodies the true American Southwest, and dates back over 3,000 years ago, when the first petroglyphs were carved. Although his true origins are unknown, this traveling, flute-playing Casanova is a sacred figure to many Southwestern Native Americans. Carvings of this hunch-backed flute-playing figure have been found painted and carved into rock walls and boulders throughout the Southwest. (from Kokopelli.com)
(AR 2.06: basic canvas, oils at 100% metallic)