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C.1890.  Shoshone hand carved rosary beads and painted parfleche.  This artistic rosary was carved by George Washakie, third son of Chief Washakie, Wind River Reservation, WY.  Hand-carved wooden beads.  Image of Mary painted on portion of parfleche sole for moccasin.  Acquired by Emile Granier in 1890.   Cat. No. E200938.  Courtesy NMNH, Suitland, MD.

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