The Wolf dance was performed when warriors gathered in their last public appearance before leaving the village, whether on a war party or simply traveling together as a group and as a celebration when the war party returned.  The Wolf Dancer would be fully adorned in a wolf pelt, danced, imitating the movements of the wolf for the blessing of the Creator and asked for the wolf's predatory and restless character before a raid or hunt.

Richard Battari   dancing the Wolf Dance.