When the Kwakiutl of the Pacific Northwest Perform a Potlatch

question 13

Multiple Choice

When the Kwakiutl of the Pacific Northwest perform a potlatch, there may be times when the excess of gifts is actually destroyed rather than given away. Why is this done?

• A) It avoids giving excess resources to those who do not need them.
• B) It avoids giving excess resources to others who may be future enemies.
• C) It can reinforce the generosity of the chief by demonstrating his willingness to waste resources.
• D) It can reinforce the prestige of the chief by demonstrating his capacity.

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