{"product_id":"210728-148-hopi-bull-roarer-knife-scabbard-form","title":"Unique Hopi Bull Roarer Knife\/Scabbard form","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10\" x 2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique example as this is made in the form of a knife in a scabbard. These are placed on long cords and spun quickly in the air which \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHopi bullroarer\u003c\/strong\u003e—called \u003cstrong\u003etovokìnpi\u003c\/strong\u003e in Hopi—is a traditional ritual instrument used primarily in \u003cstrong\u003eweather‑calling ceremonies\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially those connected to \u003cstrong\u003ethunder, rain, and the monsoon season\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s one of the most culturally significant sound‑tools in Hopi ceremonial life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo major contexts are documented:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnake–Antelope Ceremony (Second Mesa villages)\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong\u003eKalehtaka (warrior)\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Bow Priesthood twirls the bullroarer at key moments, trailing the Antelope priests. The sound announces the presence of the ceremonial party to \u003cstrong\u003ewater deities\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003eBalolookongwuu\u003c\/strong\u003e (water serpent beings) and the \u003cstrong\u003eCloud People\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Ceremony\u003c\/strong\u003e Photographs show its use in the Flute Dance, where it accompanies ritual movement and prayer for rain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877609693349,"sku":"210728-148","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/210728-148_1_144eceff-d0d1-4303-9dc1-bc2619cecc31.jpg?v=1790898139","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/210728-148-hopi-bull-roarer-knife-scabbard-form","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}