Cultural Demonstrations: Turkey Feather Blanket and Yucca Processing
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Special Event
Come see for yourselves how the ancestral Puebloans stayed warm as archaeologist Mary Weahkee demonstrates the traditional art of making turkey feather blankets on Wednesday November 14th at 10:00 a.m. at the Pecos National Historical Park Visitor Center. She will showcase the creation, materials, and uses of traditional turkey feather blankets and yucca fiber processing at Pecos National Historical Park. Mary Weahkee, a member of both Santa Clara Pueblo and the Comanche Nation is an Assistant Archaeologist for New Mexico’s Office of Archaeological Studies.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Latitude and Longitude 35.549880, -105.685990
Schedule
Date:
Nov 14, 2018
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
4 hours
Contact Information
Visitor Center
505-757-7241
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Event Type
- Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Tags:
pecos, pecos national historical park, new mexico, new mexico history, national native american heritage month, turkey feather blanket, yucca, archeaology, cultural demonostration, cultural demonstrator, free, family activity, native american art