Buffalo

This buffalo appears to be looking at something or someone with benevolence, which is good because powerful beings can also be a little more bold than us humans are comfortable with.  Jonas Hustito carved it from jasper and inlaid turquoise eyes.  It is so well detailed with the hooves, face, tail, and fur well defined.

Small Size: 1.5" H x 2.5" L x 1" W

Large Size: 1.75" H x 3.125" L x 1.125" 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.

This powerful white buffalo was carved from Gilbert Lonjose from fish rock serpentine. It has inlaid blue turquoise eyes.  The beautiful details include the face, mane, hooves, and tail. It feels very good in the hand.

Size: 1.75" H x 2.5" L x .5" 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.

This Heartline Buffalo was made by Zuni carver Kevin Quam  from Picasso marble.  The heartline inlaid turquoise and red coral.  The eyes and horns are turquoise.  It feels very good in the hand.  More about buffalo below.

Size: 5" H1. x 3" 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.

Buffalo of Power exhibits the strength and power of the mighty American bison.  It stands with its hooves grounded and ready for anything that may harm the herd.  It was carved from catlinite by Kevin Quam with turquoise eyes, horns, and a beautiful heartline.

Size: 1.125" H x 2" L x .5" 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.

This Strong Little Buffalo was made by Zuni carver Kevin Quam  from serpentine.  The bright turquoise is the color of the summer sky in the horns, eyes, and heartline.  It is small but strong!  More about buffalo below.

Size: .875" H x 1.25" L x .5" 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.

It is easy to imagine this buffalo valiantly observing for any that may come to his family herd.  Its head is slightly turned to keep an eye on anything that may be unusual.  Made by Zuni carver Gilbert Lonjose from picture jasper in shades of tan and light brown, it has bright blue turquoise eyes.  It is lovingly detailed with the rough fur around the shoulders and head, hooves, nostrils, a slightly opened mouth, and tail swishing to one side. GL engraved on the bottom.  More about buffalo below.

Size: 1.375" H x 2.25" L x .75" W

uffalo, 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.

This buffalo by Lynn Quam is made from marble that has the colors of the desert.  It has inlaid turquoise eyes and horns.  As with all of Lynn's carvings, it is so smooth and feels very good in the hand.

Size: 2.125" H x 3.5" L" x 1" 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.

Zuni carver, Todd Etsate, carved this fearless buffalo from Picasso marble.  He inlaid turquoise horns and eyes.  More about buffalo below.

Size: 1.875" H x 2.25" 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.

Zuni carver, Todd Etsate, carved this beautiful buffalo from Picasso marble.  He inlaid turquoise horns and eyes.  More about buffalo below.

Size: 1.5" H x 1.75" L x .675" 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.

Zuni carver, Todd Etsate, carved this bold buffalo from Picasso marble.  He inlaid turquoise horns and eyes.  More about buffalo below.

Size: 1.375" H x 1.75" L x .675" 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.

Bold, strong, and steady, this buffalo was carved by Andres Quandelacy from green turquoise.  I has natural red coral horns and inlaid eyes.  The face, hooves, fur around the shoulders and head is well detailed.  It feels very good in the hand.

Size: 1.25" H x 2" L x .675" 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.