Buffalo
White Buffalo Katsina by Hopi carver Chester Poleyestewa. In January the White Buffalo comes out to dance, he is the star of the social dance. Said to be the most powerful animal, he is also a spiritual protector. Chester's subtle pigments are painted with knowledgeable accuracy, and decorated with fur, feathers, and shells.
Our majestic American bison, or buffalo, is made of charoite. He is 5-1/2 inches by 4 inches by 4-1/2 inches tall. Charoite is rare and found only along the Charo River in Russia, in an area of harsh climate and terrain. It is believed that charoite helps with the release of fear and negativity while aligning one with his or her true spirit in everyday life.
Here is an American bison, or buffalo, carved in charoite. He is 3-1/8" long by 1-3/4" tall. Charoite is rare and found only along the Charo River in Russia, in an area of harsh climate and terrain. It is believed that charoite helps with the release of fear and negativity while aligning one with his or her true spirit in everyday life.





