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Fish or Seal Club (X’ús’)

late 1800s–early 1900s

Native North America, Northwest Coast, Alaska, Tlingit

Medium
wood
Measurements
Figure: 10.5 x 4 cm (4 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of W. A. Price 1921.1580
Public Domain
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Location
231 Native North American
Print

Description

Marine and river resources are crucial on the Northwest Coast, including halibut that can weigh several hundred pounds. The thrashing of such a large fish could endanger a canoe and so, after being thanked for surrendering its life, it was clubbed before being brought safely onboard. This example may represent a sea lion, a proficient hunter.

Fish or Seal Club (X’ús’)

late 1800s–early 1900s

Native North America, Northwest Coast, Alaska, Tlingit

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