Notes

Significance of the pot:
-This brass or copper pot was given to my grandma from her mom after her marriage and then she gave it to my mom and so the cycle continues. The vessel is believed to be a symbol of auspiciousness and the removing of obstacles, that is why this is so important to give at the time of marriage and also childbirth when there should be all auspicious omens and no obstacles.

Describe the heirloom's visual details used to determine the specific cultural characteristic/s:
-Mango leaves are placed on this pot, with a coconut on top of it. This pot is then placed before the deity prior to performing the ritual. The pot when doing a ritual signifies Mother Earth; the water is considered the life-giver; the leaves signify the life breath and the coconut symbolizes, the divine consciousness.

Speculate possible, logical uses of the heirloom:
- The vessel is commonly used and seen at a lot of Indian rituals. When used, the brass or copper jug stores water or milk which is offered to the gods and goddesses that are worshipped.

Explain possible cultural meaning/s the heirloom has within your family's heritage/tradition.
- This pot has a lot of meaning in our family