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This headdress is made from a beautiful female wolf the customer provided for me. She is not the biggest wolf I've worked with, but she is quite possibly the most beautiful.

The commissioner wanted rooster hackles on the ruff of this pelt, so I used a fly-tying technique using wax, thread, and heat-bonding fixative to set them in the roots of the hair, making them appear as though they're a natural part of the pelt aside from the texture and color. If you were to run tour hands over it, you'd never know they weren't a part of the hide. They flow perfectly with the fur during ritual use and dance, without the need for cluttery-looking string or a need to puncture the hide itself.


The face itself was formed using professional taxidermy supplies for the most realistic look possible. No oddly-shaped muzzle, overly-enlarged eye holes, funky noses, or wrinkled ears like earlier works. This bad girl is made to look as close to Nature's intention as possible while still retaining usefulness as a headdress.

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~tazzjasper Mar 6, 2013  Student Artist
is this for sale
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~NaturePunk Mar 6, 2013  Professional Artisan Crafter
No.
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*Nakomii Dec 15, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Wow, honestly, I have to say. I dont really see many wolf pelts that I really find beautiful. But this one, I have to say. This is the most stunning pelt I have ever seen on a wolf. I absolutely love it! And im amazed with your work on this wolf too, i really am sick of seeing headdresses that dont look...like the animal.
This is just perfect.
I wish I lived somewhere else now, NY is stupid and wont allow me to own a wolf pelt. xD The only state where wolf pelts cant even come into the state. D: I strive to find a wolf just like her now. :love:
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~NaturePunk Dec 15, 2012  Professional Artisan Crafter
You can own a wolf in NY, but only for personal use. Most sellers won't send there unless they personally know the buyer and trust that they won't attempt to re-sell it within state lines. It's more or less the same with California. Truly a gray area in the law.
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*Nakomii Dec 15, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Whaaa. Oh man id love to have one. I never knew that!
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~Miss-Audaum-Lovet Oct 8, 2012
thats really beautiful!
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*Lensessence Sep 11, 2012   Photographer
She was/is beautiful! I never really wanted a wolf head dress, or cared for animal head dress, however you're work might have changed my mind. Especially if they're as pretty as this one. This one would go will for my costume for Haunted Castle.
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~NaturePunk Sep 11, 2012  Professional Artisan Crafter
Thank you! Glad you enjoy! :D
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*Lensessence Sep 12, 2012   Photographer
I also went through your pieces, and went on your etsy. I had so much fun looking! In the near (hopefully once I get enough money) I would love to buy one of your pieces. :D
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~NaturePunk Sep 12, 2012  Professional Artisan Crafter
Thank you! If you need anything custom, let me know. I'm happy to take orders for new ideas.
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