Many Native American Church members are also practicing Catholics. This rosary may have been used in Catholic religious services. The Osage people did not see a difference between Native American Church practices and other Christian practices.

Tags: Jesus Christ, cross, green coloring, Native American Church, metal cross, plastic, purple beads, rosary, prayer
People: Native Americans
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: peyote meeting, religious events

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology