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ABOUT KOKOPELLI OPALS

DUE TO COVID-19 OUR SEASON SO FAR HAS BEEN UP AND DOWN. OUR MINE MANAGER WASN'T ABLE TO MAKE IT OUT SO WE HAVE DECIDED THAT THIS SEASON WE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AND ONLY ON WEEKENDS. PLEASE CONTACT US BY E-MAIL OR TELEPHONE IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN DIGGING. 

Kokopelli Opals is a family run business. We mine our own opals, design our own jewelry and sell our products at rock and gem shows all over the country. We offer fee digs to the public and we look forward to seeing you at the mine!

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About the Kokopelli

The legend of Kokopelli (pronounced "Coke-a-pellie") is well-preserved in ancient rock carvings and paintings dating back as far as 3,000 years. His legend however, is no less popular today - having survived more than one hundred generations.

Known as a fertility god, prankster, healer and story teller, Kokopelli has been a source of wonder throughout the country for centuries. Kokopelli embodies the true American Southwest, and dates back over 3,000 years ago, when the first petroglyphs were carved. Although his true origins are unknown, this traveling, flute-playing Casanova is a sacred figure to many Southwestern Native Americans. Carvings of this hunch-backed flute-playing figure have been found painted and carved into rock walls and boulders throughout the Southwest.


There are many myths of the famous Kokopelli. One of which is that he traveled from village to village bringing the changing of winter to spring; melting the snow and bringing about rain for a successful harvest. It is also said that the hunch on his back depicted the sacks of seeds and songs he carried. Legend also has it that the flute playing also symbolized the transition of winter to spring. Kokopelli’s flute is said to be heard in the spring’s breeze, while bringing warmth. It is also said that he was the source of human conception. Legend has it, everyone in the village would sing and dance throughout the night when they heard Kokopelli play his flute. The next morning, every maiden in the village would be with child.

Whatever the true meaning of Kokopelli is, he has been a source of music making and dancing, and spreading joy to those around him. Even today, Kokopelli, with his hunchback and flute, is always welcome in our homes.


 

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