Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Summary:
"Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures and intriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not giving them, and were sometimes observed to get back at an enemy. This . . . volume about a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrations like the potlatch as well as ceremonies important to Native Americans across North America"--Provided by publisher.
Series:
The inside guide: celebrating Native American cultures James, Trisha. Inside guide: celebrating Native American cultures.
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