BLM Anasazi Heritage Center features new exhibit "Weaving Stories: Basketry in the Southwest"
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DOLORES, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Anasazi Heritage Center is proud to announce a new exhibit entitled "Weaving Stories: Basketry in the Southwest.” This new exhibit, which opens to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 16, explores the history of basket-making technology from thousands of years ago to contemporary artisans.
“One of the featured items in this exhibit includes a 7,000-year-old basket that was excavated in Delta County, Colorado,” said Marietta Eaton, BLM Anasazi Heritage Center and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Manager.
“This basket was discovered on BLM lands in the Uncompahgre Field Office, and we are excited to display an object that has been curated by our staff.”
Many other baskets from the AHC collections as well as those on loan from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Twin Rocks Trading Post in Bluff, Utah and Mesa Verde National Park will be on display. This unique exhibit provides visitors with an intimate glimpse into the long history of basket-making in the four corners region, basketry technology and the stories baskets tell us in each and every stitch.
To learn more about the basket weaving techniques, the community is invited to a Family Open House from 1-3 p.m on Sunday, Feb. 21. All ages will enjoy a variety of activities and demonstrations free of charge.
For more information about the exhibit, go to https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/anasazi-heritage-center
The exhibit will remain open until February 2017.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.