Buffalo

This strong jet buffalo was carved by Herbert Halate.  It has inlaid turquoise eyes and horns.  The fur around the shoulders and head is detailed, as are the hooves.  The bundle has a 2.125" long by .5" turquoise tied to the top of the back.  It is signed on the bottom. This carving has quite a presence and is the largest buffalo by Herbert we have seen!  

Size: 3.75" H x 6.25" L x 1.75" W

Buffalo, or American bison, roamed the plains in the millions from Northern Mexico into Canada before colonization.  Buffalo are sacred to many Native American people.  They provided so much the people needed: food, clothing, leather to line tipis and make parfleches which are beautifully painted rawhide containers, tools, and so much more.  There has been success in recent years to bring the buffalo back to the plains, especially to Native American tribes on the plains.

Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

Jonas Hustito carved this sweet buffalo from watermelon serpentine and gave it turquoise eyes.  It has detailed ears, nose, mouth, fur around the shoulders and head, hooves, and a swishing tail.  It's easy to imagine it standing with its friends on the plains!

Size: 1.25" H x 1.75" L x .75" W

Buffalo, or American bison, roamed the plains in the millions from Northern Mexico into Canada before colonization.  Buffalo are sacred to many Native American people.  They provided so much the people needed: food, clothing, leather to line tipis and make parfleches which are beautifully painted rawhide containers, tools, and so much more.  There has been success in recent years to bring the buffalo back to the plains, especially to Native American tribes on the plains.

Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.