Small Silver and Gold Buffalo Pendant on Braided Leather

Singer used yellow gold for the diagonal terraced cloud designs enhancing the buffalo's body.

A Navajo silversmith (1940-2014) who specialized in chip inlay, Singer began in the Shiprock region, later setting up his shop in Dilkon, Arizona.

He produced traditional silver items, many of which are heavy and ornate. His hallmarks commonly utilizee the initial T, often accompanied by a quarter moon or a bird form. Both the moon and the bird reference peyote symbolism. Lawrence Dodge is Singer's brother in law.