I have created a set of potlatch gift cards with some very spectacular items. Students must collect gifts to give away at potlatches that equal or exceed gifts they have been given by other groups. This creates an interesting problem. What is the relative worth of each gift?
We are going to do some research as a class before deciding for ourselves. Each gift comes with a decent link so that students might understand them better and make informed decisions. Hopefully this is helpful to you, too.
Gift 1: Copper Shield (when you get to the page, make sure you scroll down until you get to the “Copper” subheading)
Gift 2: Bentwood Box
Gift 3: Chilkat Blanket
Gift 4: Salish Nobility Blanket
Gift 5: Eulachon (ooligan) oil
Gift 6: Nuu-chah-nulth Ocean Canoe or Haida Canoe
Gift 7: Woven Cedar Blankets
Gift 8: Tlingit Copper Knife
Gift 9: Carved Mask
Gift 10: Woven Hat
Gift 11: Carved Feast Dishes
Gift 12: Smoked Salmon
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