1 1/4" x 6"

A Haida legend tells of a seal hunter who happened to spear a small killerwhale. He was at once surrounded by the herd, who threatened to kill him unless he paid for the death of the young whale, who was the son of their chief. The hunter gave them food and all that was in his canoe. Demanding more, the whales wanted his spear (an heirloom that brought success in hunting) but he refused to give it up. The Whales then called for their chief to talk with the hunter. Across the water came the chief—a large whale having a tall dorsal fin with a raven perched on top. Finally the hunter gave up his valuable spear and the whales disappeared, but to prevent him from starving, they caused fish to be washed up on the beach. The hunter filled his canoe and returned home.