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A Winter Solstice Jam

Posted in Art by Lori on October 13th, 2006

I was asked to design an invitation to our “Winter Solstice Party” (formerly known as our Office Christmas Party).  I decided to go with an American SouthWest theme featuring Kokopelli.  Kokopelli was originally a fertility deity.  Today he is more associated with fun, frivolity, and music.  He is also another representation of the Trickster archetype.   Typically, he is seen dancing with a flute.  Since our party will feature drumming and other percussion instruments, I adapted Kokopelli by giving him a drum. 

 Anyway, this is all just for fun and I thought I’d post it here at the Pythian Games.

Image:  L. Gloyd (c) 2006

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  1. Anita Marie said, on October 13th, 2006 at 11:46 pm

    Lori this is great and I’m going to send the link to my Sister.

    Years ago my sister gave me a set of these figures for my Christmas tree. The were about 5 inches tall and made from thin strips of metal.

    I liked them so much I hung them from this little chain in my kitchen and somehow they ended up against the paneling by my kitchen table.

    Over the years the sun bleached out the wood around the figures so when I moved them I now have these six little figures dancing across my wall.

    It’s pretty cool.

    Anita Maire

  2. Heather Blakey said, on October 14th, 2006 at 10:21 am

    These are just cool and I soooo love the idea of the fertility dance. I am sure everyone will be delighted with your design Lori.

  3. jan2 said, on October 17th, 2006 at 10:19 pm

    Brilliant

  4. kvwordsmith said, on March 10th, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    Great design, but be careful! Kokopelli IS a fertility god, after all - and your design only makes him more powerful!

  5. cronelogical said, on May 9th, 2008 at 7:55 am

    How did I miss these earlier-a delight. Fran

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