Description

FATHER BARAGA I: (1797 – 1868)

AVE BEADS: 10mm Deep, rich brown wood chosen to symbolize the old snowshoes before metal was used.

PATER BEADS: Old hand finished fur trade beads. These are known as ‘cornerless cube vaseline beads’ (Bohemian, mid to late 1800’s) and are much more of a pale yellow than shown. Note natural wear as this assures us these beads are very old and worn from use. Framed with soft green faceted ‘gemcuts’ and antiqued metal caps to symbolize the lakes.

(Fur trade beads were used by early Jesuit Missionaries as currency with the Indians for valuable beaver fur pelts and the opportunity to evangelize).

CROSS: VICTORY OVER ADAM’s SIN – late 1700’s – (2.5 in.) CROSS OVER 100 YEARS OLD – The cross used on this series is cast from the late 18c Europe

Rosary is made in the traditional “all one loop” design without a center piece.

WOOD OF THE SNOWSHOE-Father Frederic Baraga Servant of God was a Slovene American. This Roman Catholic Priest was a missionary, bishop, and grammarian.
(June 29, 1797 – January 19, 1868)

He ministered to the Indians in the Great Lakes area of the United States. He was the first bishop of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (Diocese of Marquette) from 1853 – 1860. He spoke several languages and took on the task of translating and publishing a dictionary in the Ojibway language.

ABOUT OUR MEDALS: All our crucifixes, rosary centers and religious medals are hand cast from antique and vintage pieces in sterling silver and solid bronze, then antiqued to restore original patina.

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BRONZE:($262) your special price $209.60
STERLING:($302) your special price $241.60