Event
Cultural Demonstrators at Desert View: Alberta Selina - Hopi Basket Weaver, and Weaver Selina Hopi Silversmith
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.000000, -112.000000
Starting from the main Desert View parking area, a short .25 mile (.4 km) walk takes you past restrooms, the general store/market and the trading post. From there, the Watchtower is in plain view. Park rangers may be staffing an information desk inside the Kiva Room, from 9 am to 4 pm (as staffing allows).
Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
November 23, 2022 to November 25, 2022
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
7 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Description
Desert View's 2022 Cultural Demonstration Series concludes this week. Two Hopi artisans will be working from 9 am to 4 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, November 23 through 25, 2022, at Desert View Watchtower.
Alberta Selina, Hopi Basket Weaver
Weaver Selina, Hopi Silversmith
- Alberta is a member of the Bear Clan from the village of Shungopavi, Arizona. She creates coil baskets and plaques made from yucca and incorporates natural dyes into her designs.
- Weaver is a member of the Sunforehead Clan from the village of Shungopavi, Arizona. He has over 40 years of experience designing many types of silver overlay jewelry from pendants to concho belts.
Beginning December 2, 2022, through the end of February 2023, the demonstrations will be held in the lobby of the South Rim Visitor Center. Demonstrations during these months will be presented on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- The Cultural Demonstration program provides an opportunity for park visitors and community members to interact with tribal artisans from Grand Canyon's traditionally associated tribes - and for them to share their history and crafts, along with the skills, knowledge, and efforts involved in creating their handicrafts.
- This series is made possible with grants from Grand Canyon Conservancy.
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