Buffalo Jewelry Artist
Multi-faceted in his artistic endeavors—musician, illustrator, hair designer—Santa Fe silversmith Buffalo has felt a strong attachment to Native American silverwork for 40 years. He learned the old, traditional techniques of early Navajo smiths and prefers to work in ingot silver, hand forging and finishing his pieces with stamps he's made himself. When asked about his "labor of love," he replies "Visions never stop pouring out of my mind. I am thankful when my artistry is appreciated and can be passed to others."sensibilities.
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Slide 0: CONTEMPORARY NAJA NECKLACE
$495.00
The inspired collaboration of silversmiths Buffalo and Dennis Hogan creates a beautiful, highly collectible necklace that melds classic Native American craftsmanship with forward-looking design. The artist known as Buffalo, who now lives in California, is known for forging contemporary pieces that evoke vintage Navajo work, like this elegant naja pendant in sterling silver, finished with hand stamping and a deep green turquoise. It hangs from a 31" chain of links hand forged in sterling silver by Santa Fe silversmith Dennis Hogan, finished with a hook and eye clasp. Made in USA, exclusively for Sundance. Pendant measures 1-1/2"W x 1-3/4"L. 31"L.
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Slide 1: FOUR CORNERS NECKLACE
$695.00
Set with turquoise and cast from a sterling silver ingot, a handstamped cross by Buffalo, the famed Native American silversmith, hangs from supple leather in a necklace to love and pass down. Sterling slider. USA. 32"L, 3-3/8" drop.
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Slide 2: DOUBLE TURQUOISE NAJA NECKLACE
$895.00
A sterling silver ingot is transformed into a traditional Naja pendant through repeated melting, hammering and shaping by the Southwestern artist known only as Buffalo. Set with turquoise, tipped with rosettes and accented with bead balls and Buffalo's custom stamp work, it hangs from a supple leather necklace with an adjustable sterling slider bead. USA. Exclusive. 34"L.
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Slide 3: AMERICAN LEGEND NECKLACE
$995.00
By the renowned Southwestern artist Buffalo, this sterling silver 'American Legend' necklace melds traditional Native American silver-working techniques, including handstamped designs, repoussé and fluted beads, with modern elegance. Sterling lobster clasp with turquoise accent. USA. Exclusive. 19" to 20-1/2""L.
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Slide 4: WESTERN WAYS KETOH BRACELET
$1,300.00
The artist known as Buffalo modeled this one-of-a-kind leather bracelet after traditional Native American ketoh bracelets, or bowguards, once used to protect the wrist of warriors from the snap of bow string when shooting arrows. Hand forged from a single ingot, the sterling silver overlay is embellished with the Buffalo's hand-stamped designs, repoussé and a single turquoise cabochon from Nevada's Fox mine. Hand-stamped sterling buckle. Made in USA. Exclusive. 2-5/8" tapers to 1-3/8"W. 7-3/4" to 8-1/2"L.
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Slide 5: Men's COURAGE TURQUOISE CUFF
$750.00
Hand forged and stamped by the Southwestern artist known as Buffalo, this sterling silver cuff stands tall with a single turquoise, each stone unique and hand chosen by the artist. Made in USA. Exclusive. 1/2" tapers to 3/16"W. 3" dia.
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Slide 6: STERLING FEATHER CUFF
$890.00
Intricate detailing and masterful silver work characterize this sterling silver feather cuff, hand forged and polished to a burnished patina by Buffalo, a renowned Santa Fe artisan. USA. Exclusive. 2-3/8" dia.
Slide 7: NEW DIRECTIONS CUFF
$590.00
Hand-stamped arrows, a symbol of strength and protection, circle this handcrafted cuff by the renowned Santa Fe silversmith, Buffalo. Hand forged of a coin silver ingot and cast in tufa stone, this is a piece whose simple beauty remains timeless. USA. Exclusive. 2-1/2" dia.
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Slide 8: ARROWHEAD TURQUOISE CUFF
$1,690.00
An arrowhead turquoise cuff bracelet, in which intricate repoussé and hand-stamped sterling silver surround an arrowhead, a Native American symbol of protection, set with turquoise in a sterling bezel. Stamping may vary slightly on each bracelet. Handmade in USA by noted American silversmith Buffalo. Exclusive. 2-1/4" dia.
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Slide 9: FOUR WINDS REPOUSSE CUFF
$1,690.00
True virtuosity in silver, this ruggedly beautiful cuff is made exclusively for Sundance by the Santa Fe silversmith known as Buffalo. Working with tools handmade according to Native American tradition, he hand forges the cuff in sterling silver, stamping the metal in a technique called repoussé to create its raised design. Triple rosettes and an oxidized, brushed patina finishes the work. Exclusive. 2-3/8 dia. 1-3/8W.
Slide 10: SEVEN STORIES STERLING CUFF
$1,350.00
Handcrafted by renowned Southwest silversmith Buffalo, this seven-layered sterling silver cuff weaves a tale of ancient tradition and modern style. USA. Exclusive. 2-3/8" dia., 7/8"W.
Slide 11: SCALLOPED TURQUOISE CUFF
$1,250.00
A single sterling silver ingot and a love for the timeless beauty of Native American jewelry were the genesis for this cuff by the Southwestern artist known only as Buffalo. Hand forged, hammered and subtly embellished with stamps custom to the artist, it bears a mellow patina and is set with a natural American turquoise. Made in USA. One-of-a-kind. 7/8"W. 2-1/2"dia.
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Slide 12: ANCIENT RHYTHMS STERLING CUFF
$1,200.00
Hand hammered from a sterling silver ingot, this one-of-a-kind cuff by the Santa Fe silversmith Buffalo is rich with the artist's custom stamp work and embossed, raised designs, achieved through a labor-intensive process known as repoussé. Made in USA. Exclusive. 2-1/2" dia.; 7/8"W.
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Slide 13: THREE CLOUDS STERLING CUFF
$595.00
A sterling cuff makes an excellent stage for the skills of the Southwestern artist known as Buffalo. Casting and forging the cuff by hand, he embellishes clouds of sterling with scalloped stamp work, setting them in the center of three-dimensional bands, repeating the stamped scallop motif to beautiful effect. Made in USA. 2-3/8" dia.; 1/2" at widest point.
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Slide 14: SILVER RADIANCE CUFF
$1,390.00
Through repeated heating, hammering, shaping and stamping—all by hand, Buffalo, the renowned Santa Fe silversmith, has created a coin silver cuff both boldly sculptural and timeless. Inspired by the traditional style of the butterfly concha, the cuff features subtle scallops and hand-chiseled channels fanning out from the cuff's center. USA. Exclusive. 2-3/8" dia. 1-/8" tapers to 5/8"W.
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Slide 15: DESERT STAR CUFF
$495.00
Raised rosettes shine like stars and hand-stamped scallops mimic desert breezes in this coin silver cuff by the Southwestern silversmith Buffalo. Hand forged with a gently undulating border, it was made in the USA exclusively for Sundance. 2-3/8" dia. 3/8"W.
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Slide 16: STERLING SONGLINES CUFF
$1,390.00
The artist known as Buffalo has studied the Navajo craft of jewelry making for decades and draws upon his knowledge to create pieces that echo the traditions of the past and speak to the simplicity and art of modern taste. In this hand-forged and gently oxidized sterling silver cuff, he pairs hand-stamped sunbursts and scallops, meticulously pacing and placing them from tip to tip. Handcrafted in the USA exclusively for Sundance. 2-1/2" dia. 3/4"W.
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Slide 17: SAND HILLS STERLING CUFF
$690.00
Rounded and expertly stamped with designs custom to the artist, this sterling silver cuff by the famed silversmith Buffalo evokes the rolling hills and ranch fences of Western prairies with scalloped and roped detailing. Made in the USA exclusively for Sundance. 2-1/2" dia. 5/16"W.
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Slide 18: STAMPED NAJA NECKLACE
$595.00
On a supple leather necklace, an intricately hand-stamped, sterling silver Naja pendent makes a bold and powerful statement. Handcrafted by the Santa Fe artist known only as Buffalo, the necklace elegantly spans the traditional and modern with timeless style. Adjustable sterling slider bead. Made in USA. Exclusive. Pendant measures 1"L. Approx. 32"L.
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Slide 19: STERLING TEARDROP NAJA NECKLACE
$1,195.00
Tomorrow's heirloom, our sterling silver bead necklace is made even more splendid by a dramatic naja crescent, hand forged by California silversmith Buffalo in sterling silver, ornamented with rosettes and a hand set turquoise teardrop. Sterling silver lobster clasp. Handmade in USA. 1-3/4" dia. Naja; 27"L.
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Slide 20: CLOUD DANCE CUFF
$1,390.00
Handcrafted by the renowned Santa Fe artist Buffalo, this wide sterling silver bracelet shines with a double row of hand-stamped designs and repoussé reminiscent of clouds crossing the Southwestern skies. Made in the USA exclusively for Sundance. 1-1/4"W x 2-1/8" dia.
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Slide 21: CENTERPOINT TURQUOISE KETOH BRACELET
$1,200.00
By repeatedly heating, cooling, shaping and hammering a single sterling ingot, the artist known only as Buffalo has handcrafted the centerplate of this ketoh bracelet, embellishing it with traditional lozenge-shaped repousse, custom stamp work and a hand-selected turquoise. Sterling silver buckle. Made in USA. One of a kind. 2-1/4" tapers to 1-1/4"; 7-3/4" to 9"L overall.
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Slide 22: SWIFT ARROW KETOH BRACELET
$1,250.00
According to traditional Native American beliefs, an arrow pointing to the left wards off evil. Buffalo, the celebrated southwestern artist, places two such arrows in his handcrafted ketoh, or bowguard, bracelet. Forging the centerplate from a single sterling silver ingot, he accents it with custom stamp work, lozenge-shaped repoussé and a square of turquoise. Stamped sterling silver buckle; leather strap. Made in USA. One of a kind. 2-1/8" tapers to 1-1/4"W. Fits 7-1/2" to 8-1/4" wrists.
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Slide 23: BUFFALO FRAMED TURQUOISE CUFF
$1,800.00
A wide sterling silver cuff hand forged by Buffalo provides a beautiful backdrop for his well-honed craftsmanship — repoussé, delicate hand-stamped designs, twisted wire and bead ball accents. At the center, the artist has placed a hand-selected turquoise set at an elegant angle. Made in USA. Exclusive. 1" tapers to 5/8"W; 2-1/4"dia.
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Slide 24: STERLING REPOUSSE CUFF
$1,200.00
Designed and entirely handmade by Santa Fe silversmith Buffalo, this unique bracelet features an organic design of hand stamping and skilled répoussé work, which the artist executes with handmade tools and stamps. Sterling silver with a lightly brushed oxidized patina. Made in USA exclusively for Sundance. 2-1/2" dia.
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Slide 25: BUTTERFLY NECKLACE
$695.00
A hand-forged sterling silver butterfly, the Native American symbol of transformation, takes flight on this necklace by the artist known as Buffalo. Set with turquoise eyes and accented with hand-stamped designs and bead ball antennae, it's a meaningful treasure to own or give. Stamped sterling slider beads. USA. 34"L. 2-1/2" x 2-1/8" pendant.
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Slide 26: POWER & GRACE STERLING CUFF
$825.00
Hand forged and hammered, this stunning sterling silver cuff by renowned silversmith Buffalo bears classic motifs and repoussé, including rosettes and the thunderbird, a time-honored symbol of power. USA. Exclusive. 7/8"W, 2-1/4" dia.
Slide 27: ECHO CANYON CUFF
$1,575.00
Hand forged by Buffalo, the famed Southwestern silversmith, this one-of-a-kind sterling silver cuff pairs two custom-stamped sterling silver shanks, joining them with an oval of turquoise from Nevada's Cheyenne Mine. USA. 1" tapers to 3/4"W. 2-3/8" dia.
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Slide 28: TURQUOISE TOTEM KETOH BRACELET
$1,250.00
Strong design and exquisite craftsmanship define Southwestern artist Buffalo's signature style. This handcrafted ketoh bracelet bears that out with a sterling silver overlay, forged by hand from a single ingot and adorned with custom stamp work, scalloped borders and two Royston turquoise framed with sterling bead balls highlighting the stones' unique shape. Leather bracelet with sterling buckle. One of a kind. USA. Fits 6-3/4" to 7-1/2" wrists, approx. 2-1/2"W tapers to 1-3/8".
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Slide 29: CELESTIAL CUFF
$795.00
The artist known only as Buffalo hand forged this one-of-a-kind cuff from a single coin silver ingot, repeatedly heating, cooling and hammering the ingot to achieve the desired shape and thickness, then embellishing it with a centerpiece of repoussé and custom stamp work representative of crescent moons and a radiant sun. USA. 1/2"W. 2-3/8" dia.
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Slide 30: HEART OF THE PRAIRIE CUFF
$1,600.00
The artist, known only as Buffalo, calls upon time-honored techniques, forging this cuff by hand from a coin silver ingot and embellishing it with chiseled chasing, lozenge-shaped repoussé and custom stamped designs. At the center, he places a large square of Royston turquoise, framing it in sterling to showcase its resplendent blues and greens. One of a kind. USA. 1-3/16" dia.; 2-1/4"W.
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Slide 31: WESTERN WAYS KINGMAN CUFF
$1,225.00
Forged by hand from a sterling silver ingot, this cuff, created by the artist known as Buffalo, evokes Native American traditions and motifs with hand-stamped arrows and thunderbirds along with subtle repoussé. Crowned with a stunning turquoise mined from Arizona's Sleeping Beauty Mountain, this one-of-a-kind cuff was made in the USA exclusively for Sundance. 2-1/2" dia., 1-1/4" x 3/4"W.
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Slide 32: DRAGONFLY NAJA NECKLACE
$750.00
The combination of two traditional Native American motifs—the Naja and the dragonfly—add a striking, sculptural element to this handcrafted necklace by the Southwestern artist known only as Buffalo. Hanging from supple leather and hand-forged of sterling silver, the pendant bears subtle etch marks and is set with Kingman turquoise. Sterling silver slider. USA. Exclusive. 45"L; Naja 2-3/4"L x 1-5/8"W.
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Slide 33: ROSETTE STERLING CUFF BY BUFFALO
$1,190.00
Rosettes, repoussé and custom stamp work make this one-of-a-kind cuff by the renowned silversmith Buffalo an artful study in contrasts and a true collector's piece. Handcrafted of sterling silver in the USA exclusively for Sundance. 2-3/8" dia., 1" x 5/8"W.
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Slide 34: SWIFT ARROW CUFF
$1,100.00
Using stamps of his own design, the Santa Fe silversmith known only as Buffalo has embellished this one-of-a-kind sterling silver cuff with arrows, feathers and scalloped crescents. Set with a natural American turquoise, it's an enduring and artful example of Buffalo's mastery of traditional jewelry-making technique. Made in USA. 2-1/2" dia., 1"W.
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