The Buffalo symbolized abundance, generosity of spirit and the sacredness of life to native North American tribes. Buffalo meat, hides and bones were used for food, shelter, clothing and tools. Buffalo freely roamed the plains in huge herds prior to the westward expansion of the U.S. 3 1/2 in. Each figural glass ornament produced by Old World Christmas is hand crafted in age-old tradition using the same techniques that originated in the 1800s. Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds made exclusively for Old World Christmas before a hot solution of liquid silver is poured inside. The ornaments are then hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations.