Wakaya Griffin Art Appraisal

Dreaming Wolf by Wakaya Griffin

This is a monochrome charcoal or graphite illustration on white paper, titled 'Dreaming Wolf.' The artwork features a surrealist, split-portrait composition where one half of a face depicts a detailed wolf with textured fur, and the other half depicts a Native American woman with long, straight dark hair. A stylised wisp of smoke or spirit rises from the center of the head, culminating in an abstract cloud form at the top. Below the portraits, a decorative eagle feather is rendered with intricate shading. The piece is signed in the bottom left corner as 'Dreaming Wolf' by the artist 'Wakaya Griffin,' followed by a copyright symbol and the year '93' (1993). In the bottom right, there is a numbering '147/500,' indicating this is a limited edition print. The craftsmanship displays fine hatching and stippling techniques to create depth and shadow. Regarding condition, the paper appears slightly yellowed with age and shows visible horizontal and vertical creases, suggesting it may have been folded or improperly stored. There are also some minor surface scuffs and areas of uneven tonality on the paper substrate, likely due to light exposure or handling.