Kokopelli’s Cave Metal Candle Sconce
To the Hopi, Kokopelli plays his flute to draw heat from the Earth and thus make the seeds grow. J. Blas creates the illusion of a cave art painting featuring the mythical Kokopelli playing his flute. Blas crafts and paints the iron candleholder by hand with extraordinary artistry.
Kokopelli dates back to pre-historic times; regarded as a deity, he is usually depicted with a humped back, playing a flute. Ancient legends suggest Kokopelli was a Toltec trader who traveled from central Mexico to the United States’ southwestern deserts and mountains, where he is featured in the form of rock art dating thousands of years. Kokopelli played his flute to announce his arrival and according to Pueblo legends, he carried seeds, babies and blankets in his hump which he offered to the maidens he seduced.
- Iron
- Handmade in & fairly traded from Mexico
Due to the handmade nature of this product color(s) and size may vary. Candle not included.Â
