They say there are many myths of the famous Kokopelli. One of which is that he traveled from village to village bringing the changing of winter to spring; melting the snow and bringing about rain for a successful harvest. It is also said that the hunch on his back depicted the sacks of seeds and songs he carried. Legend also has it that the flute playing also symbolized the transition of winter to spring. Kokopelli’s flute is said to be heard in the spring’s breeze, while bringing warmth. It is also said that he was the source of human conception. Legend has it, everyone in the village would sing and dance throughout the night when they heard Kokopelli play his flute. The next morning, every maiden in the village would be with child.Whatever the true meaning of Kokopelli is, he has been a source of music making and dancing, and spreading joy to those around him. Even today, Kokopelli, with his hunchback and flute, is always welcome in our homes. So celebrate the Kokopelli with this wall hanging and welcome him into your home. This piece has been created mosaic style with stained and vitreous glass. The Kokpelli is made of a deep varigated blue and the moon has a varigated yellow stained glass. The outer border of the piece is made with a 3/8inch moss green vitreous tile. The innner border is made with a brick red tile. The are many variations in this tile so it gives the piece much depth. The Kokopelli itself is made of 1/4 inch MDF so it is raised from the original piece.- The base of this piece is made of 3/4 inch MDF and has been painted with a neutral green to compliment the tile.-The measurement of this piece is a square 12x12 . When hung in a diamond it measures 17x17 tip to tip. The measurement of the moon and kokopelli measures 8 1/4 x 6.-There is a keyhole slot in the back of this piece so that it made hang flat and secure.
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