A hungry little porcupine waddling along his favorite foraging trail.
Porcupines are vital to the they Forests they occupy by thinning out trees that they feed on. Its favorite food is bark and wood pulp. After a while, some of the trees they feed on, end up as fallen trees but this allow more sun light in thru the canopy which is beneficial for new plants to grow. Thus the fallen trees also creates new homes and provides food for other little critters.
Porcupines represent Faith. To trust and believe beyond the range of human understanding and reason.
A hand carved Elk antler Porcupine fetish with inlaid black Pen Shell eyes and nose. Red Pipestone pigment detail and incised claws.
Artist: Ray Tsalate
Signed: Tsalate
About: 5/8"t by 5/8"w by 7/8"d
Item# 1622