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Photomural of 20th Century Paiutes

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The photos in the mural below portray Kaibab Paiutes in various activities during the 20th Century. Some traditional skills, such as basket weaving and processing deer hides continued to be used. Games remained an important pastime in Kaibab culture.

Beginning with World War I continuing through today, Kaibab Paiute tribal members served in the military. Over the years, some of the tribal members worked at a variety of jobs as portrayed in the mural. In the 1930s, a few worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). One of the camps was located at Pipe Spring.

Two of the members were known to herd cattle; catch wild horses; and fight as professional prize fighters in the 1920s - 50s. Relocating for seasonal farm work was common in the 1940’s and 50’s. Some Kaibab were hired as extras in the booming western movie business in nearby Kanab from the 1940s – 60s. Interestingly, they often portrayed Navajo or Apaches – traditional enemies. In the 1970s, the Neighborhood Youth Corp provided work for girls and boys at Pipe Spring. Tribal members also helped demonstrate cowboy skills at the Monument.

Pictures of 20th Century Kaibab Paiutes
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