Pacific Northwest Coast Native Wolf Carved Wooden Brooch Alan Natrall First Nations Squamish Salish Culture Tribal Myth Symbolism Totem Canadian Indian Art Vancouver British Columbia Ethnic Folk Wooden Wood Carving Animal Hand Crafted Artisan Signed Handpainted Figural Artwork Jewelry This is a wonderful wearable piece of Native American artwork. It is a carving created by Alan Natrall, a member of the Squamish Nation. According to Wikipedia, “the Squamish culture is the customs, arts, music, lifestyle, food, painting and sculpture, moral systems and social institutions of the Squamish indigenous people, located in the Southwestern part of British Columbia, Canada. They are part of the Coast Salish cultural group.” Wolves are thought to be spirits of deceased hunters and are considered a family oriented symbol in the West Coast Native Culture. You can see more of Alan’s work on various websites including; CanadianIndianArt and FreeSpiritGallery. A model of a totem pole that he created was presented to HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2001 by the J.P. Fell Pipe Band, Canadian Military Engineers. This eye-catching Wolf brooch is carved out of wood and hand painted in the traditional red and black with some bright blue accents. Alan’s name is carved into the back of the piece. It measures approximately 5 inches long and 1 inches in height. It is in great vintage condition as you can see from the many enlarged photographs. Please look at the photos as they are part of the description and show the details better than I can describe. This would make an excellent gift for any collector of Native American art or jewelry. It is a one of a kind pin that is sure to be a conversation starter. It would also be a wonderful focal point for a shadow box or in a small frame hanging on the wall. It is a wearable piece of artwork that is truly unique. For more information about me and booth policies, click on Starfisher's Stars at the top of this page, it will take you to the main page of my booth. Thanks for visiting! Please follow me on Pinterest at Starfisher3