Fred Kabotie, Grand Canyon

OutsideJul 2

A Grand Canyon Tourist Tipped a Historic Chair for a Photo. He Broke a Sacred Hopi Headpiece in the Process.

Grand Canyon rangers are searching for a visitor who broke a historic Hopi headpiece inside the Desert View Watchtower while attempting to take a photo.

Legendary Hopi artist who created the headpiece.

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Desert View WatchtowerSightLocation where Hopi headpiece was damaged.
Museum of Indian Arts and CultureMuseumMuseum in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Fred KabotiePlaceLegendary Hopi artist who created the headpiece.
Santa Clara PuebloNeighborhoodTribe of Tony Chavarria.
Glacier National ParkSightPark where hikers fell into a gorge.
HopiPlaceIndigenous group whose headpiece was damaged.

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Fred Kabotie

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A Grand Canyon Tourist Tipped a Historic Chair for a Photo. He Broke a Sacred Hopi Headpiece in the Process.