Kokopelli, the hump-backed flute player, is a symbol seen all over the southwest United States. Evidence from ancient native American artifacts shows that Kokopelli was important to many tribes.
To the Hopi, the hump-backed flute player brought the burden of babies and carried materials for women to make moccasins.
To the Zuni culture he was an important Rain Priest.
Known to some as Olowlowishkya, he is shown with a festive hairstyle and is always shown playing the flute.
This page prepared by Roddy Beall from Steamboat Springs Middle School.
