FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
PRE COLUMBIAN AMERICA
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to pray for a successful whale hunt
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to decide which crops will be planted
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to show the social importance of a family
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to decide who would become the head of the tribe
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Detailed explanation-1: -A Potlatch is characterized by a ceremony in which possessions are given away, or destroyed, to display wealth, generosity and enhance prestige. The term ‘Potlatch’ has been taken from a Nootka Indian word meaning “gift".
Detailed explanation-2: -potlatch, ceremonial distribution of property and gifts to affirm or reaffirm social status, as uniquely institutionalized by the American Indians of the Northwest Pacific coast. The potlatch reached its most elaborate development among the southern Kwakiutl from 1849 to 1925.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main event of the potlatch, however, was the gift giving. The host presented gifts to each guest based on social rank. This means that more important people generally received larger gifts. People held potlatches for many different reasons.
Detailed explanation-4: -Today’s potlatch involves feasting, singing, dancing, and speeches-but one of the most unique aspects of the ceremony is the distribution of gifts to all invited guests.
Detailed explanation-5: -There are four main aspects of a potlatch. The first is inviting guests from a kinship group. The second is giving gifts to the attendees. The third is giving a speech, and the fourth is a feast.