The Green Wolf


Be aware that this Tumblr frequently includes pictures of art made with animal remains, as well as rampant feminist opinions, corgis and bats, and lush landscapes.

Artist, author, (neo)shaman, and wannabe polymath living in the Pacific Northwe(s)t.

I discovered neopaganism in the mid-1990s, and shortly thereafter began my work with animal totems and neoshamanism. Over the years I've wandered through various paths, ranging from Wicca-flavored neopaganism to Chaos magic, but for the past few years I've been creating Therioshamanism, a post-industrial neo-shamanic path. I've also been creating various neopagan ritual tools and other sacred art from hides, bones, beads and other such things since about the same time. And I've written several nonfiction books on totemism, animal magic, and related topics. Currently working on "New Paths to Plant and Fungus Totems".

A few places to find me, as I'm all over the internet:


http://www.thegreenwolf.com
http://thegreenwolf.etsy.com
http://therioshamanism.com
http://paganbookreviews.net
https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenWolfLupa

Ask me anything

These two foxes—silver and gray—are just two of the headdresses I made from roadkill hides and just listed to Etsy! These will be my last roadkill headdresses for a while, since my supplier is taking a break for an indefinite time. You can find these lovely dance partners at http://thegreenwolf.etsy.com :)

Tagged: taxidermydead crittersfurreal furdead thingsdead animalsdance costumesneotribalfox furEtsy

EARS!!!!
I went WAY overboard on making stuff for FaerieCon West, and I have a bunch of tails and ears and stuff that I need to try to get listed when and as I can. Tonight there’s a batch of ears, including this lovely pair of red fox ears, that I just listed, and expect more soon :) See it all here on Etsy!

EARS!!!!

I went WAY overboard on making stuff for FaerieCon West, and I have a bunch of tails and ears and stuff that I need to try to get listed when and as I can. Tonight there’s a batch of ears, including this lovely pair of red fox ears, that I just listed, and expect more soon :) See it all here on Etsy!

Tagged: earsfox furreal furfurdead thingsfox headdresstotem costume

Vintage silver fox hide transformed into wearable fox totem headdress. A great alternative to headdresses made with new farmed and trapped hides! For sale right over here on Etsy.

Vintage silver fox hide transformed into wearable fox totem headdress. A great alternative to headdresses made with new farmed and trapped hides! For sale right over here on Etsy.

Tagged: fox furfox hidefoxsilver foxtaxidermytaxidermy furreal furvintage furpagantotemshaman

Vintage unusual “vanilla” colored fox hide, transformed into a fox totem headdress. Excellent for those wanting a lower-impact option to new hides from farms or trapping. For sale right here on Etsy!

Vintage unusual “vanilla” colored fox hide, transformed into a fox totem headdress. Excellent for those wanting a lower-impact option to new hides from farms or trapping. For sale right here on Etsy!

Tagged: fox furfurreal furheaddresstotemanimal totemtaxidermytaxidermy furdead thingsdead critters

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I had a customer request a set of Elder futhark antler runes, and a pair of fur pouches, one fox and one wolf. A little something extra—they wanted the carved runes to also be painted! Been a long while since I’ve done that, and had to get out a TINY little detail brush to paint in those teeny-tiny carvings, but I did it! Both the fox and wolf fur pouches are made from fur from vintage coats; the wolf has leather drawstrings made from an old jacket, and the fox’s drawstrings are braided artificial sinew.
Oh, and yes—my custom books are open, so now’s a great time to commission some work from me! Runes? Pouches? Wolf hide headdress? (Almost) anything goes!

(Click the pic for bigger version.)

I had a customer request a set of Elder futhark antler runes, and a pair of fur pouches, one fox and one wolf. A little something extra—they wanted the carved runes to also be painted! Been a long while since I’ve done that, and had to get out a TINY little detail brush to paint in those teeny-tiny carvings, but I did it! Both the fox and wolf fur pouches are made from fur from vintage coats; the wolf has leather drawstrings made from an old jacket, and the fox’s drawstrings are braided artificial sinew.

Oh, and yes—my custom books are open, so now’s a great time to commission some work from me! Runes? Pouches? Wolf hide headdress? (Almost) anything goes!

Tagged: runesantler runesfox furwolf furreal furpouchbagpaganheathendivination