![]() ![]() certain objects go clockwise and others go counter clockwise Next time they are visited by the same tribe that gifted them. The complete form is a sea expedition, in which the voyagers take nothing to give, and pretend to receive from their neighbors. a type of gift giving reserved for chiefs. ![]() Kula ring, islands were interconnected socially, necklaces and armbands passed around, took 20 yrs, also shared small things such as yams (Kula) Trombriand Islands A system called, "kula" which means circle, Their way of exchanging that makes them dependent on each other Trobriand Islands islands off the east coast of New Guinea ![]() New Caledonia A system called, "Pilou-Pilou" a series of festivals, gifts, and services resembling Potlach. Extreme competition between those who try to outdo one another in generosity. shouldn't be too generous/communism Andaman Islands A similar principle of intermingling objects with souls. Mauss's belief on charity -rich should consider themselves financial guardians for others " vast presentation of wealth destroys wealth" Sacrifice to the Gods and People Charity is a social obligation of the rich, gifts to the poor, children, and the old.Ī superabundance of happiness and wealth is thus allocated to the needy and this pleases the gods. The obligation to give, to receive, and to reciprocate. Potlach -Tsinuk word for: "Feed, or consume." Mauss defines it as "total services of an agonistic type." ![]()
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