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The competitive feast of the Kwakiutl at which chiefs distribute and destroy goods to validate their claims to prestige is called a(n) __________.
 
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Describe the ceremonial exchange that takes place in kula.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Potlatch.

Answer to Question 2

The symbolic exchange of armshells and necklaces is a form of ceremonial balanced exchange that occurs in kula.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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