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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. |