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Hopi Jewelers demonstrate their craft at Desert View
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.000000, -112.000000
Demonstration locations can vary, so when you arrive, ask at Desert View's outdoor visitor center, under the large shade structure, just beyond the north end of the main parking lot. Park rangers are staffing an information desk there, from 9 am to 4 pm (as staffing allows).
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Watch master artisans at work this week as Desert View's 2022 Cultural Demonstration Series continues, from 9 am to 4 pm on Thursday September 1, and Friday, September 2, 2022.
Bennard Dallasvuyaoma - Hopi Jeweler
Frances Dallasvuyaoma - Hopi Jeweler
Frances and Bennard Dallasvuyaoma are partners who both left successful careers to become full-time jewelers.
Their innovative jewelry is a dramatic blend of both ancient and contemporary traditions, techniques and materials. Cut and polished by hand, the natural gems and stones are set in a modern version of the ancient mosaic style. "We design each piece of jewelry to signify balance and harmony," says Bennard, "when we talk about balance and harmony, we mean that there is an order to everything and nothing is in disarray."
On Thursday September 1st, Bennard and Frances will be presenting the evening sunset talk at 5:45pm. They will be talking about Hopi's connection to Grand Canyon and also their own personal connection through past relatives who have worked in the park.
Demonstration locations can vary, so when you arrive, ask at Desert View's outdoor visitor center, under the large shade structure, just beyond the north end of the main parking lot. Park rangers are staffing an information desk there, from 9 am to 4 pm (as staffing allows).
- 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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