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Maybe, but the Mexican always felt matanzas "killings" en inglés were always more like the Pacific Northwest tradition of potlaches, where men would compete with each other to see who could throw the biggest feast and treat others the best.
Gustavo Arellano: ¡ASK A MEXICAN!: Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Matanzas Gustavo Arellano 2011
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The final search option on this page allows users to browse the collection by category (arts, work, transportation, dwellings, potlaches, documents, and education).
Creating, Managing & Pres. Dig. Assets: American Indians of the Pacific Northwest Collection 2007
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The final search option on this page allows users to browse the collection by category (arts, work, transportation, dwellings, potlaches, documents, and education).
Archive 2007-05-01 2007
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