Legend of the Windbells Windchime, Handcrafted 5" Ceramic Copper Clapper Dobe AZ

Description: Pre-owned Vintage Legend of the Windbells wind chime. Handcrafted ceramic bell with copper clapper by Dobe of Arizona. The windbell has a nice clear ring to it. The southwest theme painted on the bell is that of a barrel cactus in the desert. As the story goes: It was on a bright summer day in 1889 that TAM-REH, proud warrior chief of a fierce Grand Canyon Tribe, observed the tiny silver bell which adorned the neck of his youngest daughter, SHA-MUN. Such a fine bell could have only been made by HOLEPEC a sensitive young craftsman much looked down upon by the Warrior Band because of his quiet dedication to his crafts and disinterest in tribal warfare. As a rage of humiliation swept the Cheiftan his barred hand tore the bell from her, throwing in in the dust. SHAMUN shed silent, trembling tears as HOLEPEC was banished from the cliff dwelling. Next morning's light revealed SHAMUN had fled under cover of night and the missing silver bell told a sad story of her broken heart. A search party was sent immediately. But after 3 days of futile scouting of the steep, narrow canyon trails a mourning band of searchers was returning home when a sudden breeze caused a small, clear tinkling sound from behind the thicket. The first brave to enter found the unconscious princess...a tiny silver bell held tightly in her hand. Cool waters from the Colorado River revived her and when the anxious old Chief saw her he wept for joy. HOLEPEC was sent for and dressed in feathers of honor and welcome. And to celebrate the reunion of the young couple, TAM-REH ordered gaily colored bells made to hang in all the Pueblo windows. These windbells became a symbol of happiness and love and remain so to this day.

Price: 14 USD

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

End Time: 2024-10-18T22:22:25.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.5 USD