Keywords: NEPE Talisman.jpg Wolf Talisman Modified by Julius Williams 1875-1885 This wolf hide talisman was Julius Williams' wéyekin or personal medicine It is made from a cased whole wolf skin minus its legs It was passed down to Julian Williams who added the feather rosettes A hand hold of buckskin runs through the nose openings as a means to carry the talisman during dances or ceremonies Wolf power is highly desired among the Nez Perce because of warrior skill courage and hunting prowess Wolf skin Canis lupus wool mirrors feathers buttons brass bell L 171 0 W 56 0 cm Nez Perce National Historical Park NEPE 8833 Nez Perce National Historical Park NEPE 8833 1875-1885 Nez Perce National Historical Park PD-USGov Nez Perce Wolf fur-skins Wolf fur-skins in art Fur fashion in 1880 |