The lot features a fantastic 19th Century Tlingit Northwest Coast halibut fishing club showing the Kumugwe mythical ocean chief of the Pacific Northwest. The club exhibits solid wood carved with a classic Tlingit totem carvings with rich deep coloring. The image shows a face and mouth attributed to the Kumugwe, a mythical Ocean Chief of the Pacific Northwest considered to be the master of seals and guardian of magnificent house built beneath the sea, some identify him as Qaniqulak (the spirit of the summer fishing season) and is seen as the adversary of Tseiqami (Thunderbird, the spirit of the winter season). he piece is carved with intricate formline totemic motifs. From a noted Montana collection. The piece shows deep patina and coloring with honest wear along the top and bottom. Measures overall 15.25-inches long by 2.25-inches wide. Antique Northwest Coast fishing clubs are exccedingly rare and collectible see the 19th C. Tlingit Fishing Club sold by Artemis in 2023 for $3,409, the Nuu-cha-nulth Halibut Club sold by Cowan’s in 2020 for $10,240, the Tlingit Halibut Club 19th C. sold by Hindman Cowan’s (Freeman) in 2023 for $4,225, and the Nuu-cha-nulth Halibut Club sold by Cowan’s in 2012 for $7,800 (all show w/ bp).