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ACOMA WEDDING VASE NATIVE AMERICAN (Midtown East)
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On the bottom inscribed: "1.-1.-41. FROM MIS. Jojola Isleta. N.M. Made in ACOMA, New Mex."
Height: 11 inches
The Wedding Vase is an ancient vessel still used in traditional Native American wedding ceremonies. Each spout of the vessel represents one of those to be wed. The looped handle represents the unity achieved with marriage. The space created within the loop represents the couples' own circle of life.
The Wedding Vase has been part of Pueblo life for centuries. The two spouts represent the separate lives of the bride and groom, which are united by the bridge at the top. The groom’s parents provide the wedding vase for use in the ceremony. On the day of the wedding, the vase is filled with holy water and given to the bride. She drinks from one side and the groom drinks from the other. This ceremony is equivalent to the exchanging of wedding bands.
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