THE AMERICAN INDIAN AND THE BUFFALO
AND REVIEWS OF
THE TRIBAL IMPESSIONS
BUFFALO COLLECTION
TRIBAL
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AMERICAN INDIAN LEATHER COMPANY
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A Little History, A Sad Story And A Great Story About The American Buffalo
It must be said that the American Buffalo was, at one time; the mainstay of Native American life. At one time in America there where tens of thousands of them running in the wild in large herds. It's been estimated that at one time in America there were about 50 million buffalo rooming the American Plains. Native Americans hunted them for food and every piece of the Buffalo was used for something. The meat was their main food source. The hides were used for clothing and shelter. The buffalo horn and bones were used in ceremonies and religious practices. Because of a bad immigration policy which let the white man come into their land, the American Buffalo was slandered into extinction by the white man mainly out of greed and to make Native Americans starve and force them onto reservations. By the 1870's, with the encouragement of the US Government, huge buffalo herds were being slaughtered by the thousands just for the sport of it. It wasn't uncommon for travelers in the West to come upon vast buffalo herds consisting of herds of dead buffalo shot by white man simply rotting away in the hot sun. White man almost slaughtered them into obliviation. Fortunately today, many Native American tribes are raising, herding and processing buffalo again. Buffalo is a high energy, low calorie, low fat and low cholesterol food. You will want to try the new rage in energy foods called Tanka Bars and Tanka bites. Just click on the link below for more information.
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The buffalo is a very scared animal to the Native American and has powerful meaning. To the Native American the buffalo gives one endurance, provides great emotional courage, and the buffalo itself is the provider to all. The buffalo is also a symbol of abundance to the American Indian as there was at one time more of them in America than there were people.
White Buffalo: A White Buffalo, which is rare, has very special meaning to the Native American. It is considered a sacred sign when one is born and has great spiritual importance in many Native American cultures and are often visited for prayer and various religious ceremonies. White Buffalos are a spiritual blessing.
The Buffalo Dance: Many Native American tribes have a Buffalo Dance as part of their religious ceremonies. The picture above is of a Buffalo Dancer. It is a great honor to dance this dance. The Buffalo Dancer is a dance to give thanks. The Buffalo Dancer is thought to take on the spirit of the Buffalo.
Watch And Listen To The Video: Rhythm of the Heart - Native American - Buffalo - Plains - Sioux
Buffalo Tooth Choker
This finely hand made Buffalo Tooth Choker contains 15 genuine hand picked buffalo teeth. It measures 16 inches and has a nice hook and eye closure on the back. The back part of the necklace is done with turquoise nugget beads. To the top left is a photo of a Pow Wow practice with a buffalo choker and long war shirt. To the right is a close up of the buffalo choker on top of a buffalo hide.The right bottom picture is a close up of the Buffalo Tooth Choker on the War Ghost Shirt. The next photo shows a desert warrior with a breechcloth wearing the Buffalo Choker and Breastplate. The last photo is a side view of the Ghost Shirt showing the Buffalo Choker. The buffalo is a very scared animal to the Native American and has powerful meaning. Native Americans believe the buffalo gives one endurance, provides great emotional courage, and the buffalo itself is the provider to all. Imported-Handmade But Non-Native American made. $78.00
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White Buffalo Sculpture $35.00
Resin hand painted white buffalo 11 inches tall.
White Buffalo Dream Catcher Sculpture - 12 Inches Tall $38.00
Resin And Hand Painted With Dream Catcher wrapped in fur, feather and beading.
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Minnetonka Buffalo Nickel Leather Hat $45.00
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HANDMADE BUFFALO TOOTH PIPE BONE BREAST PLATE $129.00 Click Here For More Information On This Product!
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Bear Claw Necklace With Ten Genuine Buffalo Horn Hand Carved Bear Claws Bear Claw Necklace With Ten Genuine Buffalo Horn Hand Carved Bear Claws 58.00 [Order Online Now] Also Shown:
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Mens Custer Buffalo Fancy Rodeo Southwestern Indian Coat This is really a breathtaking coat and a real eye-stopper you can consider a work of art and a family treasure! This coat is all hand made by expert craftsmen. The Men's Custer Fancy Rodeo Buffalo coat is made of black cowhide suede with contrasting cognac fringes and leather lacing. The back has a detailed hand done airbrushed buffalo design trimmed in braided leather. It is bottom offered with two antiqued hairpipe bones and hand done tassels. The front top breast trim has genuine antiqued hairpipe bone. The shoulders and arms contain hand sewn indian beaded medallions. The contrasting cognac fringe is all hand done on he back, front, down the arms and on the pockets. No matter where you go, people will ask you where you got it and we know it will make you feel great when you wear it! Sizes small thru 5xl. Mens Custer Buffalo Fancy Rodeo Southwestern Indian Coat $195.00 [Order Online Now] |
Eight Inch Buffalo Stuffed Animalc $18.00
You Will Fall In Love With This High Grade Stuffed Animal Buffalo
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Custer Buffalo Vest Custer Buffalo Vest $119.00 |
Nine Inch Hand Painted Buffalo Spirit Fetish Nine Inch Hand Painted Buffalo Spirit Fetish $45.00 Custer Buffalo Vest $119.00 |
Scared White Buffalo/Turquoise/Heishi Fetish Necklace
Stunning Native American style fetish Buffalo necklace designed with hand carved Alabaster, each having
turquoise eyes strung on heishi with turquoise nugget beads. White Buffalos have special meaning to Native Americans.
When a white buffalo is born, many Native Americans believe this to be a scared sign and it has great spiritual importance.
White Buffalos are a spiritual blessing. This wonderful fetish necklace measures 32 inches with ten white buffalos that graduate
in size. The middle buffalo is about two inches long. The closure is a hook and loop style clasp.
All hand strung and hand
carved. Non Indian.
White Buffalo/Turquoise/Heishi Fetish Necklace $79.00
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Handmade Buffalo Dancer Horn Cap Handmade Buffalo Dancer Horn Cap [Order
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Two Strand Native American Turquoise
Magnesite Buffalo Horn Sterling Silver Choker Necklace
This choker is a best seller! This fine piece of Native American jewelry was hand strung by Navajo Indian artist Berlinda Begay.
Berlinda strung this choker with heishi beads of Turquoise colored Magnesite in graduating sizes for an artful look. The center of
each strand has been dressed with a gathering genuine Buffalo Horn beads. The dark and warm shades of the Buffalo Horn give a
sharp and beautiful contrast to the cool hues of the Turquoise colored Magnesite. These Magnesite strands come together at the
Sterling Silver cones. Strung in our shop. This Navajo Indian choker is 17-1/2" long. Beads were among the first things Pioneer
Smiths made, beating them from old coins. At the turn of the century beads were a symbol of fashion and status, which continues
today. How could we ever live without our accessories? It's the little things in life that sometimes give us the most pleasure.
Man, from the earliest times, has considered the adornment of his person to be as necessary as food and shelter. We understand
the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of
a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.
Two Strand Native American Turquoise Magnesite Buffalo Horn Sterling Silver Choker Necklace $129.00
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Watch Another Video On Buffalo
Footage Of Vison Courtesy Of Pronghorn Productions
More Native American Buffalo Dancers Taken In The 1930's.
Hand Carved Medium Ironwood Buffalo Sculpture $85.00 Order By Phone @ 512-864-2081
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Hand Carved Large Ironwood Buffalo Sculpture $195.00 Order By Phone @ 512-864-2081
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Large Seven Plus Inch Hand Carved Buffalo Bone Arrowhead/Lance Point
Many think that early Americans only made arrowheads And Lance Points Of Stone. However, they also used
bone to carve very sharp points. Since at one time there was more buffalo in America than people, buffalo
bone arrowheads and lance points were very common. Bone could be sharpened down to a much finer and sharper point
than flint and stone and they worked very well. This is a hand made antiqued reproduction of a buffalo bone lance point
carved with real buffalo bone. It is 7 3/8" long and about 1 1/4 inches wide.
Very nice addition to any arrowhead collection. $11.95
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Watch A Fast Loading Video Of The Buffalo Dance Performed At
The Indian Pubelo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM
The Buffalo Dance is a winter dance that the indians dance as a prayer for courage and a successful hunt.
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Zuni Buffalo Dancerd Video
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A Really Attractive Indian Buffalo Horn Bead Choker Here is a very distinctive Native American Indian look. Hand made, using hand carved and treated (for that special color and special effect) Buffalo Horn and silver beads. The silver beads give this choker that perfect look. Genuine bone bars have been hand etched with traditional designs. A genuine bone disc beads artfully adorns the center. Non Indian made. This choker is 1-1/8" wide, and 12-1/2", and each end is dressed with 7" long extension straps. The next time you see a photo of Geronimo check to see if he's wearing a bone choker. Geronimo, an Apache Chief (1829-1909), who lead an insurrection against U. S. forces, 1884-86. Man, from the earliest times, has considered the adornment of his person to be as necessary as food and shelter. The Indians of the Southwest are no exception. They have loved fine jewelry, esteemed it as wealth, and worn it profusely. Today the use of Indian jewelry has spread far beyond its original boundaries and its appreciation has become world-wide. Order By Phone @ 512-864-2081 |
Hand Made Buffalo Horn Here is the same popular Buffalo Horn Choker With Suede Fringe As A Backdrop That Is Really Sharp Looking. The Fringe Is Attached To The Bone Choker. Imported-Handmade But Non-Native American made. Hand Made Buffalo Horn Order By Phone @ 512-864-2081 |
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MR1090T Navajo-crafted sterling silver leaf work and cast buffalo head men's ring, with natural freeform turquoise. Measures approximately 1 1/4" x 1" on top. Certified Authentic. Custom made to order for your ring size. Please state ring size when ordering and allow 2/3 weeks for delivery. $95.00 Order By Phone @ 512-864-2081
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Hand
Carved Bone Buffalo Fetish HeiShi Necklace
A wonderful hand carved Buffalo Fetish necklace carved from bone and strung on heishi shell with attractive turquoise
beads will bring you a lot of attention and something that you will be proud to wear! The center turquoise Buffalo is about
1 3/4"x1 1/4" x 3/8“. The remaining Buffalos on each size graduate down to about one inch on each side.
Each Buffalo is hand
carved with great care and detail and contain jet black eyes. To Native Americans,
is believed to give the wearer Prophesy, fulfillment of prayers. Non Indian. $89.00
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No creature stood closer to the Great Spirit than the buffalo. Relying as they did on the flesh, skin, and bones of that animal for almost everything they needed - be it food, clothing, shelter, or tools - the people of the Plains addressed prayers directly to the generous buffalo, confident that the animal would serve as their intermediary with the Great Spirit. Those prayers brought many blessings. The scared peace pipe was given to their ancestors by White Buffalo Calf Woman, a beautiful maiden who, after teaching the Sioux how to use the pipe changed herself into a white buffalo calf. No animal has ever given so much to a people as the largest and most spectacular creature of North America, the great American bison. The Plains Indians depended upon the buffalo for food, shelter, and clothing. The Indian male revered, studied and imitated them, and eventually gave them religious qualities. The medicine men called upon the powers of the "spirit buffalo" to help them in rituals. POWER...STRENGTH...PROSPERITY. It is told that the spirit of the buffalo will return to reunite the people, thereby mending the Sacred Hoop, which has no ending and no beginning. This will be a time for the prophecies to come together, for people of all colors to understand about Mother Earth, and to have respect for one another nations. This will be a time for healing. We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item. CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC
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Hand Carved White Buffalo Pendant
Hand Carved White Buffalo Pendant, Navajo Made With Turquoise Feather.
A White Buffalo, which is rare, has very special meaning to the Native American. It is considered a sacred sign
when one is born and has great spiritual importance in many Native American cultures and are often visited for prayer
and various religious ceremonies. White Buffalos are a spiritual blessing. $95.00
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Hand Carved Navajo Picaso Marble Buffalo Pendant
Hand Carved Navajo Picaso Marble Buffalo Pendant With Carved Turquoise Feather. $85.00
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Hand Carved Buffalo Bone Arrowhead On Tiger Eye Fetish Necklace
This original creation is a head turner! It contains hand carved buffalo bone fetishes of animals and a carved buffalo
bone arrowhead center piece. It's hand strung on chip-chunk tigereye beads. There are silver plated highlight beads
that make this unique piece highly attractive with that all natural Native American look. The center piece arrowhead
measures about 3/4" x 2 . This hand made creation is 32 inches long and closes with a hook and loop clasp.
Imported-Handmade But Non-Native American made.$89.00
Hand Carved Buffalo Bone Arrowhead On Tiger Eye Fetish Necklace: $89.00
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Apache Indian Style Buffalo Horn Choker Necklace
Pay attention to your favorite hollywood stars and singers, I'm sure you'll see them wearing chokers just like this one.
A distinctive Native American Apache Indian look. Hand made, using Buffalo Horn, trade beads, cowrie shells,
and plated silver beads. This choker is 5-1/2" wide including the beads dangling at the center, 13-1/4" long with
two 9-1/2" long adjustable cords on either side. The next time you see a photo of Geronimo check to see if he's
wearing a bone choker. Geronimo, an Apache Chief (1829-1909), who led an insurrection against U. S. forces,
1884-86.Man, from the earliest times, has considered the adornment of his person to be as necessary as food and
shelter. The Indians of the Southwest are no exception. They have loved fine jewelry, esteemed it as wealth, and
worn it profusely. Today the use of Indian jewelry has spread far beyond its original boundaries and its
appreciation has become world-wide. Imported-Handmade But Non-Native American made.
Apache Indian Style Buffalo Horn Choker Necklace $38.00
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Tommy
Singer Masterpiece Overlay Sterling Sliver Buffalo Jewelry -
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This Buckle and Bolo set features some of the most impressive
hand cut
overlay we have ever seen!
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HAND CARVED BUFFALO STONE FETISHES
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CRZ016X Hand carved buffalo out of white marble. It has turquoise horns and eyes. Measures approximately 1 1/2" long and 1 1/2 tall. Zuni artisan Todd Etsate. $45.00 [Order
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CR1BF10 Hand carved buffalo out of alabaster stone. Buffalo has turquoise horns and two turquoise feathers hanging on the side. It measures approximately 4" in length and 2" high. Buffalo was carved by Navajo artisan Jake Yazzie. $68.00 [Order
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Old Native American Buffalo Dancer Photo , 8 X 10 1930s: $12.99
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Big Boy Tommy Singer Buffalo Bracelet-Click For More Information
This mammoth bracelet is a top Tommy Singer masterpiece and measures 3 inches
wide. It's the width of the mammoth bracelets Mr. Singer wears himself! A true collector's piece.
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This stunning museum quality Frederic Remington Bronze is highly impressive! Although photos really do not do it justice, we find this fine work of art one of the most interesting Indian Bronze Sculptures ever created! The Owner of Tribal Impressions Gallery fell in love with this one and wanted to keep it but the staff convinced him it needs to be sold. He simply calls it "Indian Trouble!" The Indian was obviously buffalo hunting on his horse but the horse gets to the buffalo and decides to jump it. As you can see, the horse might not make it and the faith of the Indian certainly lies in the balance of rather the horse makes the jump or not. The event quickly turns from what's for dinner to will I be alive by dinner time. This finely detailed museum quality replica of the priceless original is in very very limited supply but Tribal Impressions has managed to obtain one and one only issued with a name plate that says Tribal Impressions on it. It's currently on display in our showroom. |
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