A potlatch is a festive event held by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast, where the sponsors give away gifts, often of great value or importance, and gain prestige in return. It serves as a bond-building and maintenance mechanism within a community, and is often associated with cultural and religious events.

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What Is a Potlatch

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What is a potlatch?

A) A festive event where the sponsors give away gifts and gain prestige in return
B) A fastening device for the first pottery to keep animals out of the food
C) A harvest festival in agricultural cultures
D) A lock for the outhouse that is shaped like a pot
E) A rite of intensification to solidify group bonds

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