A striking carved stone buffalo by Cliff Fragua (Clifford Fragua, b. 1955, Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico).
Fragua is a renowned Jemez Pueblo sculptor and stone carver, best known for his Po'pay statue representing New Mexico in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall. He is known for combining different stones in a single sculpture, listening to each stone's color and character before carving.
This buffalo is a beautiful example of that two-stone work: a speckled, matte light stone forms the body, head, and front legs, while a polished red-brown veined stone forms the rear, horns, and hoof tips. The stylized form is bold and modern, with clean lines and a strong presence from every angle.
Signed on the underside 'C. FRAGUA' with copyright mark and the SSS (Singing Stone Studio) cipher. Green felt pads remain on the feet.
A wonderful piece for a collector of Native American art, Southwestern decor, or stone sculpture.
Details:
Artist: Cliff Fragua (Clifford Fragua), Jemez Pueblo
Subject: Buffalo / bison
Medium: Carved stone, two-tone construction
Dimensions: approx. 7 3/4 in long x 5 3/4 in high x 2 1/2 in wide
Signature: C. FRAGUA with copyright mark and SSS cipher, underside
Condition: Excellent — horns intact, stone seam tight, no visible chips or cracks
Felt pads: Intact on all four feet
Shipping: Ships insured, double-boxed with ample padding. Item price does not include shipping — shipping is calculated at checkout.
