Wolf Headdress Art Appraisal

Native American Shaman Wall Bust with Wolf Headdress and Bear

This is a decorative three-dimensional wall-mounted bust depicting a Native American male figure, likely a Shaman or warrior. The figure is characterized by a stern, upward-gazing expression with dark, prominent eyebrows and reddish-pink lips. He wears a majestic grey and white wolf pelt headdress, with the wolf's snout positioned at the apex. A detailed black and white bear head is nestled at the figure's shoulder. The character is adorned with traditional-style regalia, including a blue and black choker, a red neck wrap, and a large metallic-silver medallion. The piece appears to be made of cast resin or a cold-cast polyresin material, painted with a matte to semi-gloss finish. The craftsmanship reflects a late 20th-century mass-produced 'Southwestern' decorative style, often sold in gift shops or trading posts. The colors are earthy but saturated, featuring reds, blues, and deep blacks against tan skin tones. In terms of condition, there are minor surface abrasions and slight paint thinning on high-relief areas like the nose and the wolf's ears, consistent with displaying and dusting. No major chips or structural repairs are visible in the photograph, though a '12' mark is visible at the bottom right which may be a stock number or part of a date stamp.