ANTH 1150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Assembly Of God Youth Organizations, Cousin Marriage, Peyote
9 Apr 2013
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Exchange: the practice of giving and receiving valued objects and services, human beings could not survive infancy without receiving basic resources and services from their parents, three main types of exchange: reciprocal, redistributive, and market. Birthday presents: silent trade: objects to be exchanged are set out in a clearing, and the first group retreats out of sight. Other group comes out and inspects then lays out what they think is a fair exchange and then goes and hides: trade establishes alliances. Utilitarian items are traded at the same time, so that people from different islands are able to exchange locally specialized food and craft products: system of achieving and validating political rank. Involves public proclamations that the host is a generous person and a great provider. Potlatches: boasting is one of the most conspicuous features, guests grumble and complained never appear satisfied.
