Surrounding Parker, the Colorado River Indian Reservation is inhabited by members of the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Navajo and Hopi tribes. Their stories, along with amazing handicrafts (the basket collection is famous), come to life at this recently expanded museum. Helpful staff will explain the meaning of various designs on the baskets, including the ancient, spirit-focused 'whirlwind' symbol that, unfortunately, became an international symbol of intolerance and hate as the Nazi swastika.
