A statue of the Seal Woman is in Mikladagur, on the island of Kalsoy. It is made of bronze and stainless steel. The statue is designed to withstand 13 metre waves. In early 2015, a 11.5 meter wave swept over the statue. It stood firm and no damage was caused.

The legend of Kópakonan (the Seal Woman) is one of the best-known folktales in the Faroe Islands. Seals were believed to be former human beings who voluntarily sought death in the ocean. Once a year, on the thirteenth night, they were allowed to come on land, strip off their skins and amuse themselves as human beings, dancing and enjoying themselves.