Framed Photograph of Eb Lewis holding Burden Basket

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CreatorLewis, LucindaBrowse TopicArt and Creative WorksNative AmericansSubjectPersonal Artifacts: Gear: Basket, BurdenDescriptionColor photograph of Eb Lewis holding one of the many American Native artifacts he collected throughout his career, a large White Mountain Apache burden basket, circa 1960s. Native American women used burden baskets to carry grasses, nuts, pine cones, wood, etc., on their backs. Eb Lewis operated a Cash & Carry Store and was Show Low's most unforgettable character in parades. He carved wood and painted and also performed as the clown in the annual 4th of July Rodeo Bull-riding events.Date Original1960sDate Range1960s (1960-1969)TypeStill ImageOriginal FormatColor photographsContributing InstitutionShow Low Historical Society MuseumCollectionShow Low Historical Society Collection HighlightsSubcollectionEb Lewis FamilyRights StatementU.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Please contact the Show Low Museum for permission to use the digital image.

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City or TownShow LowCountyNavajo CountyStateArizonaCountryUnited States

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