Wolf Spirit Wool Blanket – Gold Label Series

In the traditional style of northern Northwest Coast art, a wolf stares boldly from this made-in-Seattle knit wool blanket by master carver David Robert Boxley (Ts’msyen/Tsimshian). Between its ears appears a human spirit. “My people believe that when animals are out of our sight that they remove their cloaks, their skins, and look like us, they have a human spirit,” says David. Not only are wolves important to David on a personal level—he belongs to the Wolf Clan, Laxgyibuu—they are a critical part of his people’s history and the ecosystem. “We must honor and respect wolves, and make sure we do our part to protect them,” says David. Known for his classic Formline designs, David seeks to share his culture with others through his work in keeping Sm’algyax (Ts’msyen language), history, traditions, and art vibrant. “Promoting my culture and people have always been the driving force of my artistic career.” While the design on his Wolf Spirit Wool Blanket is very traditional, there’s a spec