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POTLATCH [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Anthropology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- potlatch
1, record 1, English, potlatch
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- potlach 2, record 1, English, potlach
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cultural ritual of giving and symbolic sharing, especially among some Indigenous nations in northwestern North America. 3, record 1, English, - potlatch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The potlatch celebrated a change of rank or status with dancing, feasting, and gifts. Like many other societies, [the Indigenous peoples] of the Northwest Coast associated prestige with wealth, and the potlatcher gained prestige according to the liberality of his giving. A true chief "always died poor" because he had potlatched his wealth, but he died rich in the rank and honor that he had accumulated for himself through giving and that he would pass on to his family, heirs, and descendants. 4, record 1, English, - potlatch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Anthropologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- potlatch
1, record 1, French, potlatch
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rite culturel de don et de partage symbolique, notamment chez certaines nations autochtones du nord-ouest de l’Amérique du Nord. 2, record 1, French, - potlatch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cérémonie du potlatch […] fait partie intégrante de la gouvernance, de la culture et des traditions spirituelles de diverses Premières nations vivant sur la côte nord-ouest […] le potlatch est une cérémonie de remise de cadeaux ayant pour fonction de redistribuer la richesse. Au fil du temps, certains individus ayant un statut important accumulent des objets de valeur […] Ces biens sont plus tard offerts en cadeau aux invités ou même parfois détruits lors d'une cérémonie grandiose servant à démontrer la grande générosité, le statut et le prestige de l'hôte par rapport à ses rivaux. En plus de ses fonctions de redistribution économique et de filiation, le potlatch maintient la solidarité communautaire et les relations hiérarchiques au sein des bandes et des nations et entre celles-ci. Dans le cadre d'une cérémonie très élaborée, le potlatch a pour fonction de conférer un statut et un rang à des individus, à des groupes apparentés et à des clans, ainsi que de revendiquer des noms, des pouvoirs et des droits sur des territoires de chasse et de pêche. 3, record 1, French, - potlatch
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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