The Kula, Described by Malinowski in Argonauts of the Pacific

question 35

Multiple Choice

The kula, described by Malinowski in Argonauts of the Pacific, refers to:

• A) a type of outrigger canoe used for long-distance travel by island chiefs
• B) a ceremonial dance performed by the indigenous Hawaiians
• C) a ritual in which red shell necklaces were traded for white armbands
• D) a sacred beverage whose use was restricted to Tahitian chiefs

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