This particular form is derived from the double-spouted canteen in use since prehistoric times. The term "wedding vase" was given to it in the late 1800’s by Herman Schweitzer who handled the Indian arts enterprize for the Fred Harvey Company. At that time the pot was not used in traditional wedding ceremonies among Southwest tribes. However, in the years since it has become a traditional gift for young couples. Some stories say the two spouts sharing a common bowl symbolize two lives sharing a common destiny.
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A beautiful large Jemez wedding vase by Marcella Yepa with a swirling melon design with a micaceous band. 12 inches high and 6.5 inches wide. $525. This bear paw vase was made by Tina Garcia (1957-2005) It stands 9.5 inches tall. $1200
Two views of a wedding vase by Gloria Mahle, who has been working in clay since she was 15 years old. The pattern is that of the Butterfly Maiden dancer, with cloud, rain and bird motifs in her tablita (Kopaltsoki in Hopi) The handle is also painted with stylised bird and cloud motifs. 8.5 inches high and $350.
The vase with the horned lizards is by Betty Manygoats, who made this style famous. 9 inches tall. $300. Next is a similar vase, but by her daughter, Elizabeth Manygoats. 8 inches tall and SOLD. Two views of a vaSe by Kenneth Williams. 7.25 inches tall. $120. click for larger images (TUCSON)
Below is a vase from San Juan Pueblo, made around 1900. It still has the original price on the bottom: $2.75
Just under a foot tall and 8 inches across. $1275.
