The Killer Whales abound in the waters of the kwakwaka'wakw land. They are most impressive when seen from a canoe and are a forceful element within Kwakwaka'wakw people and art. A Killer Whale mask is recognized by a large, long head, elongated large nostrils, round eyes, a large mouth set with teeth, and large dorsal hin. The Killer Whale lives in the west at the outer side of the world, where he has two canoes. One is named One-Tide-canoe because it takes only one tide to travel to Knight Inlet and back. The other canoe, One-Day-Canoe, takes only one day to travel to the Skeena River and return. The dolphins are his warriors, and help him to bring back his daughter when the Chief-of-the-Ancients tries to steal her. Sea Lion is his messenger and slave.