Sea Wolf

Wasgo, or the sea wolf, is a mythical creature found in the myths of the Haida and is often related to the Tlingit/Haida story of Gonakadet or the lazy son-in-law. In accordance with the myth, Wasgo is seen here with three killer whales. The Haida Village at the Museum of Anthropology. At the centre...

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Other Authors: A. de Menil
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1966
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Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-3568/sea-wolf
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Summary:Wasgo, or the sea wolf, is a mythical creature found in the myths of the Haida and is often related to the Tlingit/Haida story of Gonakadet or the lazy son-in-law. In accordance with the myth, Wasgo is seen here with three killer whales. The Haida Village at the Museum of Anthropology. At the centre of the complex are two Haida houses and six poles created between 1960 and 1962 by the late Haida artist Bill Reid and 'Namgis artist Doug Cranmer. The two cedar-plank houses are of great historical significance, and were likely the first traditional-style Haida dwellings to be built in the 20th century. 66-9-