Website:https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=610 (Park Website)
Description:The Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park: Kawaiisu Native American Village was created as a unit of California State Parks in 1993 to protect and preserve the integrity of the location. Nestled atop a ridge in the Tehachapi Mountains, overlooking Sand Canyon to the east and the Tehachapi valley to the west, Tomo-Kahni, or "Winter Village," was the site of a Kawaiisu (Nuooah) Village. The location was likely chosen for its moderate temperature and plentiful resources. The Kawaiisu migrated from the Great Basin and made the Tehachapi their home for two to three thousand years. The Kawaiisu are noted for their finely woven baskets of intricate and colorful design.
Site Condition:As Tomo-Kahni is at an elevation of over 4,000 feet, the weather is variable, so layered clothing is recommended. Water, good walking shoes and sun protection are also necessary.
General Notes:updated 11.7.2011 / 11.16.2011 / 6.6.2014 / 12.17.2014 lm / 9.17.2015 lb / 12.22.2015 lb / 2.18.2016 lb / 5.15.2017 lm
Usage Restriction:Park may only be visited by guided tour; call (661) 946-6092 for dates and reservations.
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, KERN COUNTY FILM COMMISSION
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 35.1482577, y coordinate: -118.3359672
Ownership: state
Contacts: Ptomey, M.A., RPA, Steven *Special Events/Concessions and Filming, Great Basin District Chief of Cultural Resources46001 Orwin Way, Gorman, CA 93243 661.369.1142 Mobile[email protected]
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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