======Shikoba Wolfe======
=====Introduction=====
Shikoba Wolfe was a famous twentieth-century American [[wandmaker]] of Chocktaw descent (Pottermore). She is renowned for creating intricately carved [[wands]] with cores of [[Thunderbird]] tail feather, which were known to be exceptionally powerful and favoured by experts in [[Transfiguration]] (Pottermore). As one of the four great modern North American [[wandmaker]]s, her work is a cornerstone of American [[Wandlore]].
=====Biography=====
Little is known about the personal life of Shikoba Wolfe beyond her career as a [[wandmaker]]. She was of Chocktaw heritage and operated in [[America]] during the twentieth century, establishing herself as one of the pre-eminent wandmakers of her time (Pottermore). Her unique specialisation in using [[Thunderbird]] feathers cemented her legacy in the history of [[magic]] in North America.
=====Physical Appearance and Personality=====
There is no known description of Shikoba Wolfe's physical appearance or personality in the available source material.
=====Magical Abilities and Skills=====
Wolfe's primary and most celebrated skill was her mastery of [[Wandlore]] and [[wandmaking]]. Her craft had several distinct characteristics:
  * **[[Wand Core]] Specialisation:** Wolfe exclusively used the tail feather of the [[Thunderbird]] as a [[wand core]] (Pottermore). This made her [[wands]] unique and highly sought after.
  * **Powerful but Difficult Wands:** The [[wands]] she produced were immensely powerful but notoriously difficult to master. They were also known to be sensitive to pre-emptive [[magic]], capable of firing curses of their own accord when they sensed danger (Pottermore).
  * **Affinity for [[Transfiguration]]:** [[Wands]] made by Wolfe were said to be particularly suited for [[Transfiguration]] work, making them a preferred choice for powerful [[Transfigurists]] (Pottermore).
  * **Intricate Carving:** Her [[wands]] were noted for being intricately carved, reflecting a high degree of craftsmanship (Pottermore).
=====Possessions=====
No specific personal possessions of Shikoba Wolfe are known, other than the tools of her trade. Her legacy lies in the powerful [[wands]] she created for others.
=====Relationships=====
No information is available regarding Shikoba Wolfe's family, friends, or other personal relationships.
=====Etymology=====
  * **//Shikoba//:** This is a Choctaw word meaning "feather." This name is a direct reference to her chosen [[wand core]], the tail feather of the [[Thunderbird]].
  * **//Wolfe//:** While a common surname, "Wolfe" can evoke imagery of nature, wildness, and instinct, which complements the character of the powerful and sometimes untameable [[wands]] she created.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
Shikoba Wolfe is a character created by [[J.K. Rowling]] for the [[Pottermore]] website (now [[Wizarding World]]) and does not appear in the original seven //Harry Potter// novels. Her story was published on 11 March 2016 as part of a collection of writings on North American [[magic]] to build the world for the //Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them// film series.
She is identified as one of the four great modern North American [[wandmaker]]s, alongside [[Thiago Quintana]], [[Johannes Jonker]], and [[Violetta Beauvais]] (Pottermore).