Hawiyeh-ehi: Bread Warmers

You can read Hawiyeh-ehi's descriptions of each of the gourds. There are Carved Gourds, Painted Gourds, and Bread Warmers. Click on any image of a gourd to see a larger image. If you wish to place an order, click on the price or go to the Order Form.

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Image		Description & Name		Price		Shipping & Insurance
		Of all the creatures which Mother nature nourishes and sustains for whatever reason, surely butterflies are the most beautiful and exotic. I've named this simply ... Butterflies, Butterflies		$150		$15
		Still another version of the legendary T-bird, this one as visualized by Cherokee tribal artists - the beauty and grace of the sacred bearer of happiness. Cherokee Thunderbird		$140		$15
		I formed this design to help me remember that we are all Children of the Cosmos, as well as inhabitants of Mother Earth. The eagle, Lord of the Skies, symbolizes the spirit of reaching upward, remembering that the Cosmos is the Creator's realm, not just Earth. Eagle Cosmos		$140		$15
		Pueblo art forms are as many and varied as the World of Nature. This is an example of Mimbres Pueblo art, featuring... Friendly Grasshoppers		$140		$15
		This design places Native American symbols together in a unified design - the Cross for the four sacred logs, the upward arrow for the Creator's providence, the sacred circle in which we all live and move, and have our being. Indian Almanac		$150		$15
		Another version of the legendary Thunderbird, as seen by tribal artists in the Northwest USA. His wings hold the protective power from the Sky, as well as the sacred bearer of happiness. Northwest Thunderbird		$150		$15
		The simplicity of this design reflects its heritage in the Ojibway culture, rich in the heritage of art, language and dance. As in other cultures, the Thunderbird is the bearer of peace and happiness with mighty wings .... Ojibway Thunderbird		$140		$15
		One aspect of Native American culture that has survived and brought joy to the hearts of many is the dance. Our religion is not in a book. We dance it as well as we live it! This piece is called ... Pueblo Kantokan		$165		$15
		Nothing stirs the imagination like visions of Plains Indian life in the old days, when millions of buffalo roamed free. Imagine a few thousand in motion at one time. It must have been like ... Rolling Thunder		$175		$15
		This version of the legendary Thunderbird shows life and vitality — the Sacred Bearer of Happiness — protective and powerful, but not threatening and overly aggressive. Southwest Thunderbird		$140		$15
		An ancient design from hundreds of years ago, first unearthed near Nashville, TN, this is commonly called a "Sun Circle Triskele", representing the Triskele = Fire = Sun = Divine Mystery. Sun Circle Triskele		$150		$15
		The Zia people have gardened successfully in a very dry, marginal desert for hundreds of years. This ceremonial figure helped to maintain a harmonious balance between humankind and the Cosmos. Zia Rainbird		$140		$15
		Zuni people have occupied their river valleys for over 2000 years, with a rich and complex religion that reveres ancestors and brings rain, prosperity and fertility. Often mistaken for a bird, this ceremonial figure is the ... Zuni Knife Rain Man		$150		$15

About Bread Warmers: Bread Warmer gourds are an artful table decoration and serve the vital function of keeping the bread warm. Here's how they work:

1. Take your hot bread, tortillas, muffins, whatever from the oven.
2. Quickly wrap the bread in a thick cotton cloth napkin in the bottom half of the Bread Warmer gourd.
3. Place the lidded top half of the Bread Warmer gourd on the bottom half, lining up the arrow marks so that it fits snugly and holds the warmth of the bread.
4. The Bread Warmer gourd, a wood-like substance, has a natural insulating quality that will keep your bread warm for a long time.
5. The Bread Warmer gourd can also be used to keep fruit and cheese cool for a summertime patio party.