| Tribal Relations |
Chilkat blanket, trade 'currency' |
- The groups of the Northwest Coast had been trading with each other for 10,000 years, long before the arrival of Europeans.
- Before making a deal, a trade meeting between clans was set up, where they would negotiate a price.
- The value of the trade goods was always measured in terms of 'blankets'.
- Eulachon oil was a major trade item for the Northwest Coast people.
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| War |
Northwest Coast Warrior |
- There were often disagreements between neighbouring groups, which could escalate into a full-fledged war.
- The most common cause of war was to acquire property (including land, chilkat blankets, copper, and slaves).
- However, full wars were often avoided, because in Northwest culture, most 'wrongs' could be righted by giving gifts.
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Tsimshian war dagger |
Haida war canoe |
Haida warrior mask |
Haida copper shield |
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