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David Jones is my Christian name. My Choctaw name is Buffalohorn. My family’s Choctaw name is Hardwood. We are of the Turtle Clan; I am a full-blood Choctaw/Delaware Indian and a registered artist of the Choctaw Nation of Southern Oklahoma. I spent 17 years in the Marine Corp; several years as the Director of Emergency Medical Services on the Navajo Nation.
My life changed in a single day sixteen years ago, when I was reflecting on my tribal heritage. The inspiration came to me that I was to make a pipe. I did not know where to begin, but I began by finding Catlinite, the red stone generally used for pipe bowls. Having no mentor, and being self taught was a long process.
Since then I have studied and researched the many different styles of Native American Art, including but not limited to pipes, dance rattles, the breast plate, the pipe axe and other items, most generally used by the Choctaw nation. My work has been distributed around the world and is on display in museums and Universities
All of my pieces are original, made with my own hands and personal tools. I use only genuine materials. All of my art comes from inspiration – there are no patterns for anything I create. They vary from piece to piece.
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Black Pipe
Black Steatite w/ curley Maple
31" Long, 2004
$550.00 (SOLD)
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Breast Plate
Hair Pipe w/ Buckskin, 2004
Approx 27" Hanging Length
$500.00
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Deer Toe Rattle
Deer Antler w/ Deer Toes
Approx 18", 2004
$85.00
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Dentalium Choker
Dentalium Shell, 2004
Men's Approx 17" Long
$275.00
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Hand Drum
Deer Hide w/ Acrylics, 2004
Approx 13" Across
$175.00
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Fish Pipe
Catlinite w/ Black Walnut
30" Long, 2004
$550.00 (SOLD)
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Honor Pipe
Catlinite w/ Curly Maple
32 1/2" Long, 2002
$2,500.00 (SOLD)
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Natural Pipe
Catlinite w/ Sumac, 2004
44" Long
$600.00 (SOLD)
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Pipe Axe
Curly Maple w/ Iron, 2004
18" Long
$275.00 (SOLD)
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Puzzle Pipe
Catlinite w/ Black Walnut
28" Long, 2004
$450.00 (SOLD)
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