Athabaskan Potlatchとは 意味・読み方・使い方

The traditional Athabaskan potlatch had, “social, religious and economic significance." The traditional potlatch was a gathering that combined aspects of competition, peace keeping and a show of wealth. During a potlatch, members of the society with a surplus of food and supplies provide these for all members of a clan, and in situations with other clans this sharing of resources is either a competitive showing or one of creating loyalties and sometimes even both simultaneously. Traditionally the village was centered around the chiefs’ house and this is where potlatches were held.