Kokopelli is a prehistoric deity depicted hundreds of times in rock art, some of it over a thousand years old, located in numerous sites in southwestern United States deserts and mountains. Often depicted as a humpbacked flute player, this mythic being has survived in recognizable form from Anasazi times to the present. There is something appealing about Kokopelli which fascinates all kinds of people, even in our modern technological age.

It is widely believed that Kokopelli was a fertility symbol, roving minstrel or trader, rain priest, hunting magician, trickster, PFM6005 and seducer of maidens. In Pueblo myths, Kokopelli carries in his hump seeds, babies, and blankets to offer to maidens that he seduces. In upper Rio Grande pueblos, he wandered between villages with bags of songs on his back. As a fertility symbol, he was welcome during corn-planting season and was sought after by barren wives, although avoided by shy maidens.

With 200 art awards, this amazing artist certainly had the talent to create an awesome pony. Joel Nakamura is known for his unique style which blends folk art with neoprimitive techniques. Kokopelli is a sacred figure to many of the American Indian tribes in the Southwest. He is distinguished by a dancing pose, a hunchback and playing the flute. You can find Kokopelli in petroglyphs and on pottery. Joel took his knowledge of this wonderful Native American folklore and created a pony who tells the story of Kokopelli and the universal spirit of music.

Kokopelli Pony was introduced Winter 2005 by Trail of Painted Ponies. It was retired January 2008. The last Kokopelli Pony produced was #4E/9643. That means 49,643 of Kokopelli figurines were made.