Woolly Dog Pelt Returns Home | Vancouver News

A rare pelt of a woolly dog, once owned by an American naturalist in 1859 and tucked away at the Smithsonian for over 160 years, is finally back home—on display at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology. These fluffy, sheep-like canines were sacred to Coast Salish and Makah peoples, their wool spun into ceremonial textiles valued as highly as gold. Now, as Indigenous weaving traditions revive, this pelt stands as both a haunting reminder of extinction and a powerful symbol of ancestral resilience, cultural continuity, and the enduring strength of Indigenous knowledge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/18686de4447704ff