Buffalo Hides
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Left: Fabio and Mike displaying a Canadian buffalo hide.
Middle: Another gorgeous buffalo hide.
Right: Buffalo at a ranch in Quebec, Canada
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These are good quality U.S. or Canadian buffalo skins that have been tanned in either Canada, the U.S., or Peru--as stated on each individual hide. The hides are soft and supple. See pictures of individual hides farther down on this page.
Genus and species: Bison bison. Ranch.
These buffalo come from ranching operations and are not endangered. They are not subject to CITES, but must be inspected by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service for all imports or exports. The buffalo hides we sell are a by-product of the food industry. The animals are not killed just for their hides.
There are still some wild buffalo running around in northern Canada that are heavily protected. None of the buffalo we sell come from wild herds.
Product of Canada or the USA; Tanned in Canada, Peru, or the USA |
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Gallery of First Quality Buffalo Skins in Stock
You get the exact skin shown when ordering by number.
| Buffalo Hide:Medium #203 Order Code: R-149-1-M-G203 Length: 88" Price: US$775.00 Product of the USA |
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| Buffalo Hide:Medium #204 Order Code: R-149-1-M-G204 Length: 87" Price: US$775.00 Product of the USA |
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| Buffalo Hide:Large #41 Order code: R-149-1-L-G41 Length: 74" Price: US$925.00 Product of the USA |
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| Buffalo Hide:Large #101 Code: R-149-1-L-G101 Length: 97" Price: US$995.00
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| Buffalo Hide:Extra Large #48 Code: R-149-1-XL-G48 ***SOLD 091016*** Length: 82" Price: US$1,250.00 Product of the USA; Tanned in Peru
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Click on the above for a larger view. The hide has a small hair slip (bald spot) near the tail. Click HERE to see the picture. This can be fixed by cutting a small piece of hair from the edge and gluing it over the bald spot if desired. Click HERE for a close up picture. There is a small hole on the back of the skin. Click HERE to see a close up picture. There is a small sewn patch on the back. Click HERE to see a close up picture. There is a light rub on the lower leg. Click HERE to see a close up picture. |
| Buffalo Hide:Extra Extra Large #50 Code: R-149-1-XXL-G50 Length: 106" Price: US$1,500.00
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Gallery of Good Second Grade Buffalo Hides in Stock
These skins have nice, long winter hair and look fine from the hair side, but have more patches than is normal on the hide side. They are excellent value for money. We only get a handful like this every year.
Order code: R-149-2-G205 Length: 82" Price: US$575.00 |
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Order code: R-149-2-G206 *** SOLD 091028 *** Length: 84" Price: US$575.00 |
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Order code: R-149-2-G207 Length: 84.5" Price: US$575.00 Tanned in the USA |
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Order code: R-149-2-G208 Length: 86" Price: US$575.00 Tanned in the USA |
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Order code: R-149-2-G209 Length: 83" Price: US$575.00 Tanned in the USA |
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Order code: R-149-2-G210 Length: 84" Price: US$575.00 Tanned in the USA |
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Order code: R-149-2-G211 *** SOLD 091118 *** Length: 86" Price: US$575.00 Tanned in the USA |
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Order code: R-149-2-G212 Length: 86.5" Price: US$575.00 Tanned in the USA |
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Order code: R-149-2-G213 Length: 81" Price: US$575.00 Tanned in the USA |
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Gallery of Craft Grade Buffalo Hides in Stock
We offer craft grade buffalo hides for people who need more material than commonly found in scrap, but not a full #1 hide. These often have quite a bit of fur on them and permit the making of larger craft items. The areas without fur can be used for buffalo leather. The hides are shown in the gallery below and are priced individually. Please note that the white areas on the hides below are where the hair is missing. The white areas are leather, not white hair.
You get
the exact skin shown when ordering by number.
Order code: R-149-CR-G04 Length down middle: 82" Price: US$295.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-G06 Length down middle: 82" Price: US$375.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-G07 Length down middle: 71" Price: US$295.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-G350 Length down middle: 85" Price: US$195.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-G351 Length down middle: 87" Price: US$195.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-G352 Length down middle: 89.5" Price: US$195.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-G353 Length down middle: 100.5" Price: US$195.00 |
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Gallery of Partial Craft Grade Buffalo Hides in Stock
You get the exact piece shown when ordering by number.
We cut up some of the craft grade hides for customers who need a sizeable piece of buffalo hide, but less than a whole hide and more than trimmings. Individual pieces are shown below.
Order code: R-149-CR-GP01 Length down middle: 43" Price: US$125.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-GP03 Longest length: 56" Price: US$100.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-GP04 Length down middle: 52" Price: US$115.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-GP05 Length down middle: 46" Price: US$125.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-GP06 Length down middle: 45" Price: US$115.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-GP07 ***SOLD 091019*** This is half a hide. Length down middle: 54" Price: US$295.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-GP09 Length down middle: 22" Price: US$50.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-GP12 Length down middle: 26.25" Price: US$65.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-GP13 Length down middle: 26.5" Price: US$75.00 |
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Order code: R-149-CR-GP14 Length down middle: 25" Price: US$65.00 |
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Gallery of Reject Grade Buffalo Hides in Stock
We have a limited number of reject grade buffalo hides. These are ideal for use in tee-pees or for cutting up. The hair is typically not as long as for the craft grade skins. The hides often have many imperfections. The tanning on the hides is about the same as for the better grade skins. The problems have more to do with hair loss and length than anything else. The hides are shown in the gallery below and are priced individually.
You get
the exact skin shown when ordering by number.
Order code: R-149-RJ-G405 *** SOLD 091013 *** Length down middle: 88" Price: US$175.00 |
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Order code: R-149-RJ-G413 *** SOLD 091013 *** Length down middle: 80" Price: US$175.00 |
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Order code: R-149-RJ-G414 *** SOLD 091027 *** Length down middle: 87" Price: US$175.00 |
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Order code: R-149-RJ-G420 Length down middle: 89" Price: US$175.00 |
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Order code: R-149-RJ-G421 Length down middle: 94" Price: US$175.00 |
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Order code: R-149-RJ-G422 Length down middle: 92" Price: US$175.00 |
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Order code: R-149-RJ-G423 Length down middle: 88" Price: US$175.00 |
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Order code: R-149-RJ-G424 Length down middle: 89.5" Price: US$175.00 |
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Order code: R-149-RJ-G425 Length down middle: 85.5" Price: US$175.00 |
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Order code: R-149-RJ-G426 Length down middle: 87" Price: US$175.00 |
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Order code: R-149-RJ-G427 Length down middle: 88" Price: US$175.00 |
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Order code: R-149-RJ-G428 Length down middle: 84" Price: US$175.00 |
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Order code: R-149-RJ-G429 Length down middle: 78" Price: US$175.00 |
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Gallery of Short-Hair Buffalo Hides in Stock
These have shorter hair and little mane hair. There are no holes or bald spots. The presentation is good, but not as nice as the #1 skins. They are ideal for using in your tee-pee, campsite, or media room. Only limited quantities are available each year.
You get
the exact skin shown when ordering by number.
Order code: R-149-SH-G14 ***SOLD 090306*** Length: 84" Price: US$475.00 |
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Order code: R-149-SH-G15 ***SOLD 090306*** Length: 101.25" Price: US$475.00 |
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Questions and Answers
We have a limited number of reject grade buffalo hides. These are ideal for use in tee-pees or for cutting up. The hair is typically not as long as for the craft grade skins. The hides often have many imperfections. The tanning on the hides is about the same as for the better grade skins. The problems have more to do with hair loss and length than anything else. The hides are shown in the gallery below and are priced individually.
You get the exact skin shown when ordering by number.
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Q: How much does it cost to ship a buffalo to me?
A: Where do you live. We need your shipping address in order to provide a quote.
Q: Do the buffalo hides have a smell to them?
A: All fur products will have some smell. There is only a slight smell to the buffalo. We have a lot of moth balls in our warehouse, so the hides may have a slight aroma for a few days until they air out.
Q: Can I return the hide if I don't like it?
A: Of course. All we ask is that you let us know within five days of receipt that you are not happy with the hide. You pay shipping and insurance both ways. We will refund your payment when the hide arrives in our warehouse in the same condition as when it left.
Q: Can I use the hides as a rug or on a couch?
A: Yes. The hides do not have a hollow hair. Unlike reindeer or other members of the deer family with hollow hair, buffalo hair does not fall out if you walk on it or sit on it. We cannot guarantee that no hair will ever fall out, but we have never seen extensive shedding or problems with these skins.
Q: How do I clean my hide?
A: The best way to clean a hide is to have a furrier drum this with special chemicals for the fur trade. This usually requires shipping it somewhere and can be expensive. Most people find that beating the hides outside helps to remove dirt. You can use a wool cleaner for small areas (just dampen the area, do not soak the skin). Do not put this skin in a larger washing machine because they are not designed to handle this.
Q: Where do the buffalo hides come from?
A: Most hides come from buffalo ranches. The animals are raised for meat. The hides are a by-product of the food industry. |
