Native American Wedding Vases
Largest Selection of Native American Wedding Vases on the Internet


Believed to have originated in South America, the wedding vase has been a part of Pueblo life for centuries. The graceful spouts represent two separate lives. The bridge at the top part of the vessel unites these separate lives together as one. The future husband's parents provide the wedding vase in Indian ceremonies. This happens two weeks before marriage and is a very festive time. Gifts and advice are given to the bride and groom as they prepare to establish their new home together. On their wedding day, this vase is filled with Indian holy water and given to the bride. She drinks from one side of the vessel while the groom partakes from the opposite side. This ceremony is equivalent to the exchanging of wedding bands. The couple will cherish their wedding vase throughout their married life.

The pottery used in Native American ceremony would be quite different from that presented here which is meant to be enjoyed as works of art. Actual ceremonial pottery is sacred and not sold to the public but received or given as gifts among tribal families. The old utility jars used to contain water were fired in such a way as to harden the clay against water. Others were sealed with tree pitch, animal/plant oils or beeswax.

These vases are not guaranteed to hold water without sustaining damage.

Benjamin & Geraldine Toya
Jemez Pueblo

Geraldine Sandia
Jemez Pueblo

Juanita Fragua
Jemez Pueblo

Westly Begaye
Navajo Nation

Kevin Williams
Navajo Nation

M.L.E.Teeyan
Jemez Pueblo

Paula Estevan Vallo
Acoma Pueblo

Deldrick Cellicion
Zuni Pueblo

Martin Olivas
Mata Ortiz

Theresa R. Garcia-Salvador
Acoma Pueblo

Emma Yepa
Jemez Pueblo

Alicia Kelsey
Acoma Pueblo

Geraldine Sandia
Jemez Pueblo

Leland Robert Vallo
Acoma Pueblo

Kevin Williams
Navajo Nation

Deldrick Cellicion
Zuni Pueblo

 

Deldrick Cellicion
Zuni Pueblo

Marie Juanico
Acoma Pueblo

Geraldine Sandia
Jemez Pueblo

Juanita Fragua
Jemez Pueblo

Juanita Fragua
Jemez Pueblo
SOLD

Christine Tosa
Jemez Pueblo

Wilfred Garcia

Wilfred Garcia
Acoma Pueblo

Theresa R. Garcia-Salvador
Acoma Pueblo

Monroe Victorino

Monroe Victorino
Acoma Pueblo

Geraldine Sandia
Jemez Pueblo

Mary Small

Mary Small
Jemez Pueblo

Leland Robert Vallo
Acoma Pueblo

Westly Begaye
Navajo Nation

Geraldine Sandia
Jemez Pueblo

M.L.E.Teeyan
Jemez Pueblo

Geraldine Sandia
Jemez Pueblo
SOLD

Westly Begaye

Westly Begaye
Navajo Nation
SALE PRICED

Theresa R. Garcia-Salvador
Acoma Pueblo

Westly Begaye
Navajo Nation

Theresa R. Garcia-Salvador
Acoma Pueblo

 

Westly Begaye
Navajo Nation

Geraldine Sandia
Jemez Pueblo

M.L.E.Teeyan
Jemez Pueblo

Alicia Kelsey
Acoma Pueblo

Juanita Fragua
Jemez Pueblo

Maxime Yepa
Jemez Pueblo

Westly Begaye
Navajo Nation

 

 

 

 

 

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Some feedback......

"Just a quick note to thank you for the excellent service once again. This is my second time buying a wedding vase from you for a gift. You have the best selection of unique vases. Shipping is super fast and they are always packed very carefully. The people I bought the first wedding vase for are also browsing from your website now. I think this will be my place for wedding vases, though I see you have a great selection of other pottery too."
S. S. ~ Chula Vista, California

"A late note to let you know how much we are enjoying the pottery. As usual, dealing with you was easy and pleasant and all requests were handled very professionally. We very much appreciate your including the biographies of the artists and being so detailed with your information pertaining to the pottery. Thanks so much for always providing a great service which is not always the norm with other businesses now days!"
J. L. ~ Alexandra, Virginia

Q. - "My friend's niece is getting married next weekend and we are looking for our misplaced copy of the Wedding Vase Ceremony...about 1+ pages...we have the vase as her 86-year-old grandmother has made it for them...could you help please?"

- "Your research is better than mine!!!! far better!!! The downloaded document you sent will allow my friend to ensure a beautiful ceremony...I am forever grateful for your time........."

Most respectfully,
Marilynn Crelier, Tribal Judge
Pueblo of Picuris

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