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Fish or Seal Club (X’ús’)
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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.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Tlingit |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1800s–early 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Native North America, Northwest Coast, Alaska, Tlingit |
| Medium | wood |
| Dimensions | Figure: 10.5 x 4 cm (4 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Wood |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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