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Northern Cherokee Nation Tribal Citizen,
Gary "big standing bear" Raymo is a nationally recognized
craftsman and artist of tribal jewelry,
decorative masterpieces, and regalia accessories.
Many of Gary's pieces are commissioned designs.  
​Wa-Do
Big Standing Bear!!!

Gary donates a portion of the sales of his beautiful artwork
to help support his tribal family.
For more information and prices, contact Gary at draven3838@gmail.com
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Big Standing Bear (pictured in red tribal regalia) commissioned a special necklace for
Keith Buffalo Healer Dobbs (also pictured).

“I wanted something special like Big Standing Bear
has made for himself and wears to tribal functions,”
stated Dobbs.

“He knew I had an appreciation for buffalo
so he incorporated buffalo teeth
​into the piece,” Dobbs continued.

In addition to four polished buffalo teeth, Big Standing Bear included African turquoise which is in the jasper family.

The white beads are called “bone hair pipes” and the silver beads are nickel while the black beads are hemalyke.    The popular hemalyke is a mirror-like metallic black “stone” which is a look-alike for natural hematite.  The small round white discs in the necklace are bone, as well.

“I couldn’t be more pleased,” shared Dobbs.   “It’s great to own a piece that has been created by a tribal brother.”
Buffalo Teeth Necklace
Necklace commissioned from
Gary "Big Standing Bear" Raymo