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Marion Whitemouse

Star Quilts

Marion Whitemouse says about making star quilts, “Before there were star quilts, the Lakota would honor those in ceremony with buffalo robes.” Once the buffalo and robes were no more, star quilts became the next honoring gift during ceremony and giveaway.

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