Anyhow, here's what I've got:
If you wish to guess what this object is all about, READ NO FURTHER! Because here is what it is, as I just discovered by googling a few key words....
It's a Native American wedding vase...
The wedding vase has been used by many Indian tribes in America. In tradition, the wedding vase was created prior to the wedding. Many believe as part of the marriage ceremony the medicine man would prepare a special potion [usually water] for the young lovers.
First, the bride drinks from one spout and then, gives it to the groom, who drinks from the opposite spout. The mixture signified the promise of deep love and eternal happiness for the couple.
3 comments:
I think you should convince W to incorporate that into his nuptuals some day.
Where did you find it?
Margaret - I think so, too. Consider it done.
Pigeon - We bought this somewhere out west in the '90s - probably in Albuquerque, in an area called "Old Town" where you can buy blankets, jewelry, etc., of either Hispanic or Native American origin, and most of which seems to be authentic (no labels saying "Made in China").
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