For those of you who enjoy the tiny ones .. here is an itty-bitty wolf by Brion Hattie. Brion is Jeffrey Tsalabutie's younger (half) brother and his work can be very similar to that of Jeff's. He's used sugilite to carve this little guy. Sugilite comes from Japan, Canada, South Africa and other places.

This mini-wolf measures just over 1.5" long. He has perky ears and big fluffy tail. Brion has inlaid his eyes of turquoise and he is initialed on the bottom.

WOLF: In Zuni the wolf is considered the younger brother of the bobcat in a hunting directional set. He is most often associated with the color white and may be carved from selenite or white marble, alabaster or serpentine that is pale in color. Today's artisans will carve him in great detail with etched fur and a stalking pose. Characteristically he's thought to be loyal with strong family ties.