Gary Buckman, Lakota Artist

Gary was born on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and raised in Wounded Knee (Chunkpe Opi), South Dakota. He was encouraged at an early age to pursue his art by his grandparents, who taught him the language and the ways.

Gary is pictured at Pacific Traditions holding one of his drums, this one with his Eagle feathers design ($425), and a Chunksa Shield ($295).