Supernatural shapes and symbols:
Carvings of local creatures but given special attributes such as double or triple dorsal fins on killer whales, sea grizzly bears with fins, two headed snakes, etc.
Spirit world creatures play a big part in totem pole stories and creation. This section contains a mixture of mystic creatures that actually appear on authentic totem poles and whimsical creatures just for fun.
Sea Wolf:
Spiritual attributes include intelligence, leadership. Wolves are portrayed very similar in appearance with bears with sharp teeth and high forehead but have long sharp muzzles and elevated snouts. Wolves are able to heal human sickness but this healing is costly so they generally avoid human contact. Wolf cubs are popular in West Coast mythology.
The killer whale is a prominent fixture in the history, art, spirituality and religion of indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Thought to be both a wolf and a killer whale, Sea Wolves appeared as wolves in winter and as killer whales in summer.
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