| Kokopelli, the little "hunch-back" flute | | | | player and sometimes the deity flute player |
| player as commonly known to many, has been | | | | who, put mildly, had an infatuation for |
| around for centuries. He is regarded as the | | | | women. It was no secret that Kokopelli would |
| universal symbol of fertility for all life, | | | | do whatever he needed to do for him to have |
| inclusive of hopes, dreams, crops and love | | | | the opportunity to impregnate another woman. |
| and is often referred to as the fertility | | | | |
| deity. | | | | If you want even more Kokopelli goods, you |
| | | | will definitely find your share of things to |
| Some Native American Indian cultures, such as | | | | buy with his face and flute proudly displayed |
| the Zuni and the Hopi tribes, view this | | | | at any of the local swap meets, as referred |
| fertility symbol and flute player as a God. | | | | to in Arizona. (Flea markets may be a more |
| | | | common name to others.) |
| No matter if you live in the desert | | | | |
| Southwest, live in another part of the | | | | Even many of the Arizona residents even can't |
| country or perhaps have just visited Arizona, | | | | seem to get enough of him. Kokopelli items |
| your chances of hearing about Kokopelli are | | | | are readily available. No matter what your |
| quite good. This fertility deity icon God is | | | | imagination allows, you can probably find his |
| seen just about everywhere. You will see his | | | | icon on that item. You will also find |
| picture on countless items such as Native | | | | Kokopelli on wine glasses, blankets, coffee |
| Indian pottery, automobile key-chains, | | | | cups, place mats and so many more things. |
| glasses, t-shirts and other clothing, outdoor | | | | Many have fallen in love with him, too, in a |
| lights, various home decor, candles, and of | | | | sense. There are many people who are anxious |
| course Indian jewelery and much more. | | | | to see the latest of Kokopelli items with |
| | | | this hunch back flute player stamped on it. |
| Many ancient petroglyph's and other Native | | | | |
| American pieces of art have long depicted | | | | Kokopelli was best known as the fertility God |
| him. | | | | but he also stood for a prankster and healer |
| | | | and even a pretty good story teller. |
| Some people believe that he would announce | | | | |
| his arrival to the locals, by playing a flute | | | | This Southwest symbol has been a source of |
| as he traveled through, looking for women to | | | | wonder throughout the country for centuries. |
| impregnate, which made him well known for the | | | | This little fellow is a symbol of the |
| fertility symbol that he represented. Not | | | | Southwest and his legacy has been around for |
| only was he an excellent flutist, he was most | | | | just as many centuries in the American |
| definitely well known as an excellent lover, | | | | Southwest. Kokopelli can be traced back well |
| which was far more important to the ladies in | | | | over 3,000 years ago. The first petroglyph's |
| the villages that he would frequent. And the | | | | were carved that long ago which depict him |
| story describes him as a ladies dream if a | | | | which also include carvings of this |
| woman was lucky enough to meet him. | | | | hunch-backed flute-playing fertility God. In |
| | | | fact, you too, will be able to view these |
| Ask around and you'll probably discover that | | | | carvings for yourself in many areas |
| his goal was simply to attract as many women | | | | throughout the desert Southwest. |
| as he possibly could, as he had one simple | | | | |
| thing on his mind! Whenever he would arrive | | | | You can easily find painted carvings that |
| into a village, he would always be dancing | | | | have been carved into rock walls and boulders |
| and playing his flute not only his own | | | | throughout the desert Southwest. |
| heart's content, but also to his lady | | | | |
| followers, that couldn't wait until he | | | | Although his true origins are unknown, this |
| arrived into their village. | | | | traveling flute-playing Casanova is |
| | | | considered sacred to many Southwestern Native |
| There are various meanings about what this | | | | Americans Indians and always will be without |
| humpback flute player really stands for or | | | | question. |
| means. Some believe that he is carrying | | | | |
| different items on his back in the pictures | | | | Cecilia Valenzuela is a full-time online |
| that are represented of this famous | | | | business owner and supporter of small |
| flute-player. One thing is for sure, though. | | | | businesses. Valenzuela is a successful |
| You will always see Kokopelli with a | | | | online business owner and translator who |
| humpback while playing his flute. | | | | enjoys writing and helping others follow |
| | | | their online dreams. |
| Kokopelli is known as the hunch back flute | | | | |