South Rim: Desert View | Cultural Demonstrations with Henrietta Jackson (Diné Silversmith) & Michael Hongva (Hopi Wire wrapping)

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Fee:

Free.

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Location: LAT/LONG: 36.000000, -112.000000

Meet our demonstrators inside on the first floor of the Desert View Watchtower.

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Repeating Event

Days:

Every day

Dates:

August 15, 2024 to August 17, 2024

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

7 hours

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Demonstrators will be inside the Desert View Watchtower from 9 am - 4 pm.

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Description

Thursday, Friday, Saturday — August 15, 16, & 17, 2024

• Henrietta: Diné Silversmith
• Michael: Hopi Wire wrapping

Meet and talk with the Cultural Demonstrators while they create and showcase their art at the Desert View Watchtower on the South Rim at Desert View area near the eastern entrance to the park. 

• 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 craft and art. 
   
• This series is made possible with grants from Grand Canyon Conservancy.

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Cultural Demonstration Program

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Image Gallery

Tan pottery decorated with brown and black paint with animals like deer and geometric designs.

A circular stone tower, four stories high, on the edge of a vast canyon cliff. Around the circumfere

Zuni Youth Enrichment Program brings tribal youth that are up and coming artists like potters.
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Cultura Demonstrations take place at Desert View Watchtower
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