Woven Vegetal Sandal, No Ties

This ancient sandal, which is possibly up to one thousand years old, was found by a visitor in 2011 while hiking near the edge of the Colorado River Canyon. This physical remnant of ancient people represents the long lasting importance of the river to indigenous people who traveled long distances to commune with this sacred place. Glen Canyon and the Colorado River remain significant for many descendant communities, providing opportunities for people to connect with cultural values and associations that are both ancient and contemporary.