Which items are associated with the cultures of the Northwest Indians? desert farming tepees totem poles potlatches
History · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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- Totem poles and potlatches are associated with the cultures of the Northwest Indigenous peoples.
Totem poles are monumental sculptures carved from large trees and are significant cultural symbols representing family lineage, stories and spiritual beliefs among various Northwest Indigenous groups like the Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian and Coast Salish.
Potlatches are elaborate ceremonial events involving feasting, gift-giving and cultural performances. They hold social, economic and cultural significance, emphasizing status, alliances and the redistribution of wealth within Northwest Indigenous communities. Potlatches were an integral part of their social and ceremonial life.