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Ceremonial Prayer Bow
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Prayer bows were used in ceremonial dances before the hunt began. These actual rib bones are sometimes decorated to identify tribal members.
Each item placed on an artifact has a purpose:
Trade beads—dreams come true
Feathers—quickness and speed
Leather and fur—comfort
Horsehair—endurance
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