Fish or Seal Club (X’ús’)

late 1800s–early 1900s Figure: 10.5 x 4 cm (4 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.) Source image
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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 o...

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