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"Wolf Head III" (CHROMA Collection), Huichol, Contemporary, Mixed Media, 2026

2026

$1,200
£913.95
€1,095.26
CA$1,711.62
A$1,742.91
CHF 1,008.51
MX$22,982.84
NOK 11,276.87
SEK 12,006.68
DKK 8,185.70

About the Item

“Wolf Head III” (From CHROMA Collection) — Contemporary Huichol Beaded Wolf Sculpture, 2026 In “Wolf Head,” contemporary artist CHROMA transforms the powerful image of the wolf into a striking sculptural celebration of strength, instinct, symbolism, and extraordinary handcrafted detail. The sculpture presents a commanding wolf’s head with pointed ears, focused eyes, a defined muzzle, and an expressive frontal presence. The dimensional form is completely covered with thousands of individually applied glass beads, transforming the animal’s natural features into an intricate field of geometric and symbolic patterns. A sophisticated palette of black, white, gray, gold, orange, and warm amber tones move continuously across the surface. Concentric motifs surround the eyes and ears, while elaborate geometric compositions extend across the forehead, cheeks, muzzle, and lower portion of the sculpture. The carefully organized patterns create a remarkable sense of symmetry while emphasizing the dimensional structure of the wolf’s face. The eyes are particularly compelling, emerging from the densely patterned surface with a dark, penetrating expression. The contrast between the eyes and the surrounding beadwork gives the sculpture an almost watchful quality, while the elongated ears and strongly defined muzzle reinforce the animal’s alert and powerful character. The wolf has long been associated with strength, loyalty, intelligence, instinct, independence, and connection with the natural world. CHROMA reinterprets these qualities through a contemporary visual language, combining the recognizable presence of the animal with the intense color, repetition, and craftsmanship of Huichol-inspired beadwork. Viewed from the front, “Wolf Head” possesses a powerful symmetry and commanding presence. From closer range, the extraordinary precision of the beadwork becomes apparent, revealing hundreds of individual patterns nested within larger geometric compositions. The result is a sculpture that continually changes visually depending on the distance and angle from which it is viewed. The intricate beadwork transforms the wolf from a naturalistic animal representation into a highly stylized contemporary icon. Geometric forms appear to radiate outward from the center of the face, creating a visual rhythm that connects the forehead, eyes, ears, cheeks, and muzzle into a unified composition. CHROMA combines contemporary sculpture, Pop Art sensibility, Mexican artistic tradition, and meticulous bead craftsmanship to create a distinctive body of work in which familiar cultural and natural imagery is transformed through color and pattern. “Wolf Head” exemplifies this approach, balancing the primal character of the animal with an extraordinarily decorative and sophisticated surface. Both sculptural and decorative, “Wolf Head” is designed to command attention as a wall-mounted work. Its strong silhouette, symmetrical composition, earthy palette, and remarkable handcrafted detail make it equally compelling from across a room or when examined closely. A distinctive contemporary sculpture by CHROMA, “Wolf Head” celebrates the intersection of nature, Mexican artisanal tradition, symbolism, craftsmanship, and contemporary design.
  • Creation Year:
    2026
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cuauhtemoc, MX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1621218619792

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