Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

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 08, 2022 to November 10, 2022

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

7 hours

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Description

Watch artisans at work this week as Desert View's 2022 Cultural Demonstration Series continues, from 9 am to 4 pm on Tuesday November 8, Wednesday November 9, and Friday, November 10, 2022. Location: Desert View Watchtower.

Carol Hatathlie, Navajo Gold and Silversmith

McHale Alcott, Navajo Silversmith/Jeweler

Carol is from Tuba City, Arizona. She has won awards for her jewelry at several art shows including at the Mother Earth Celebration and the famed Indian Market in Santa Fe.

She is well known for her story and treasure necklaces. "My silver work reflects on my spiritual storytelling from which extends the teaching of moral values of traditionalism and of who we are as Native American, Diné".

McHale Alcott is Carol's son and together they are carrying out the art of silversmithing and jewelry making within their family.

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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