Book by Clutesi George
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Vendeur : Rainy Day Books, Courtenay, BC, Canada
Paperback. Etat : Good. Later printing. Pages brown with age, outer edges lightly soiled. Black felt pen scribble to front cover. N° de réf. du vendeur 050388
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0888260466I5N00
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Vendeur : River and Gold Books, Etters, PA, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Fine. 3rd Edition. THIRD EDITION of this softcover book. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no highlighting, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. Not ex-library. Bright orange cover with pictorial. Teeny tiny scrape on bottom edge and scuff at top of cover. Mild sunning on spine. Flat and crisp and very vivid cover! Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now to request pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. Synopsis of Potlatch by George Clutesi Potlatch (Gray's Publishing, 1969) is George Clutesi's vivid, culturally grounded reconstruction of the traditional ceremonial life of the Tseshaht (Tse?shaht) people of Vancouver Island. Drawing from his childhood memories and deep cultural knowledge, Clutesi restores the emotional, spiritual, and social meaning of the Tloo?qwah?nah (wolf?themed winter ceremonial cycle) and the broader potlatch tradition. Core themes Cultural survival & reclamation Clutesi, who endured a residential school that condemned Indigenous culture, devotes the book to preserving and reviving Nuu?chah?nulth ceremonial knowledge. The Wolf Ritual (Dlukwana) Central to the narrative is the belief that wolf spirits abduct children during winter, teaching them inherited songs and dances. Families sponsor these initiations with feasts, gifts, and elaborate performances. Clutesi reconstructs the drama, symbolism, and emotional intensity of these events. Meaning of the Potlatch The book explains the true cultural purpose of potlatching?hospitality, reciprocity, honoring lineage, and sustaining community?not the caricature imposed by colonial authorities. It explores masks, mysteries, dances, songs, and the ceremonial roles of participants. Style & significance Written in a storytelling, immersive style that invites the reader to witness the ceremonies as lived experience. Illustrated by Clutesi himself, adding authenticity and artistic depth. Considered a foundational work in the revitalization of Nuu?chah?nulth cultural knowledge, influencing later Indigenous scholars and activists. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1788834527428
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