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POTLATCH CEREMONY, 1894. Kwakiutl Native Americans counting blankets to be distributed
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POTLATCH CEREMONY, 1894. Kwakiutl Native Americans counting blankets to be distributed
POTLATCH CEREMONY, 1894.
Kwakiutl Native Americans counting blankets to be distributed at a potlatch ceremony at Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, during the winter ceremonial season, known as Tsetseka. Photographed by O.C. Hastings, late 1894
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1894 Bench Blanket Canadian Counting Distribution First Nation Fort Hastings Kwakiutl Northwest Pacific Northwest Pile Potlatch Ritual Rupert Totem Pole Tradition Vancouver Island Waiting Winter Wooden Heap
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This photograph captures a significant moment during the Potlatch Ceremony of 1894. The image showcases Kwakiutl Native Americans gathered at Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, engaged in the age-old tradition of counting blankets to be distributed among their community. Taken by O. C. Hastings in late 1894, this snapshot provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Kwakiutl people. The scene unfolds against an exterior backdrop with a wooden house and a towering totem pole serving as powerful symbols of indigenous identity. A group of men are seated on a bench, their faces adorned with traditional hats, fully immersed in this ritualistic event. In front of them lies an impressive heap or pile of blankets that will soon find their way into the waiting hands of eager recipients. As winter sets in and Tsetseka—the winter ceremonial season—unfolds, this potlatch ceremony holds immense significance for the Kwakiutl First Nation. It represents not only an occasion for communal celebration but also serves as a means to reinforce social bonds and honor ancestral traditions. Preserved within Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, this historical print transports us back to turn-of-the-century Vancouver Island where ancient customs were upheld amidst changing times. Through its lens, we witness both the resilience and beauty embedded within Native American culture—a testament to their enduring spirit across generations.
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