Sea Wolf Mask

In Kwakwaka’wakw culture, the Sea Wolf embodies supernatural strength and transformative power. It is often associated with wealth and good fortune, bringing prosperity to those who encounter it or hear its haunting howl. The creature’s dual nature—both fierce and generous—reflects the balance of forces in the natural and spiritual worlds. The Sea Wolf is also connected to ancestral stories of transformation, where beings shift between human and animal forms, imparting crests and spiritual rights to their descendants