KOKOPELLI

The Magic, Mirth, and Mischief of an Ancient Symbol. Kokopelli, the ancient humpbacked flute player, is the Southwest's most popular icon. This book presents over 300 flute player images, including many never before published. It offers new insights into the meaning and origin of Kokopelli, some challenging current understandings. Explore the range of this icon, stretching from Mexico to Canada, Nevada to Colorado, Texas, and Oklahoma. Included are flute player depictions from diverse cultures, providing cultural comparisons of this motif. A discussion of flute lore highlights its special role among many indigenous peoples and its association with courtship, love, and seduction. Authored by Dennis Slifer with a foreword by R. Carlos Nakai.