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The Algonquians believed in a demonic presence which roamed the Northern, winter woods. Named the Wendigo, it was a malevolent force that would transform or possess humans whom out of choice or necessity had engaged in cannibalism. Once under the influence of the Wendigo a person would become violent, unstable and obsessed with eating human flesh. Never satisfied after killing and consuming just one person, the Wendigo would roam the forest constantly seeking out new victims.

totem
to·tem (noun)
1.
a. An animal, plant, or natural object serving among certain tribal or traditional peoples as the emblem of a clan or family and sometimes revered as its founder, ancestor, or guardian.
b. A representation of such an object.
c. A social group having a common affiliation to such an object.
2. A venerated emblem or symbol

In a unique departure from our usual handcrafted jewelry creations, Jack's Attic is proud to present our latest dark art offering. Wendigo is the second in a planned series of limited edition hand painted, primitive, wooden totems. Each totem measures approximately two (2) and 5/16 inches tall. Limited to a series of only ten (10) pieces, each totem is hand painted and distressed to create a worn and antiquated affect wholly unique to each figure. Packaged with a hand numbered and signed custom header card each piece also bears corresponding hand numbering as well.

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