Alaska’s Lost Heritage: The Unprecedented Flowering of Drama, Dance and Song in the 19th Century Potlatch of the Northwest Coast Indians

Description of the customs, performances, and ceremonies associated with the death of a Sitka chief.

Author/Creator

Rebecca Hilliker

Open Access

No

Primary Source

No

Citation

Journal of Popular Culture, vol. 21, no. 4, Spring, 1988, pp. 63-76

Publication Date

1988

Subjects

Arts » Clothing & Regalia

Arts » Music & Song

Arts » Performing Arts

First Nations, Tribes, Reserves

Society » Social Life & Customs

Spirituality » Belief Systems

Spirituality » Ceremonies » Burials, Funerals

Spirituality » Ceremonies » Feasts

Location

United States » Alaska

Resource Type

Articles -- Scholarly, peer reviewed

Format

Text -- PDF

Language

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