Whale hunting was an important and sacred tradition to the Makah Tribe. It provided goods such as blubber, oil, sinew for various products.
In the 1920’s commercial whalers all but wiped out the whale population The sacred gray whale that the Makah hunted was put on the endangered list and therefore they were forbidden to hunt. The wales were taken off of the endangered list in 1994 and the Makah stated their intentions to practice their sacred tradition once again. It went to the courts for years and finally in 1999 they were able to practice again.
The Makah traditions:
Before the hunts men practiced sacred traditions. They would go off alone to a spot to pray, meditate. fast and bathe. It was all individual and all sacred to that person. Many weeks and sometimes months went into preparing for the hunt. When the weather condition and the condition of the ocean the men 8 to a canoe set out on the hunt, they paddled the canoes silently to the whaling grounds. The leader could tell from the patterns of the whale, when they spouted and studied the whales to know when and where they would once again break the surface of the ocean. They hunted with spears that had a detachable head, all hand made materials. The paddlers in the harpooners boat knew where to paddle and the harpooner struck below the shoulder blade to slow the whales speed. The harpoon was attached to sealskin balloons to also impede the speed of the whale and help tire it more quickly. When the whale tired and could no longer give chase they killed it with a special lance. A diver also lanced the mouth shut as to not allow water to enter the whale and make it heavier to haul. The haul could be from 10 miles to just a few miles depending on where the whale tired out and the final kill was made. The village would welcome the hunters and the whale home to the village with song.
information: http://makah.com/makah-tribal-info/whaling/
Thank you. I will get back to you next week. There are more classes that I need help.
Client #23605
Verified order
Thanks a lot. All good
Client #0
Verified order
I loved the service it was really fast & efficient. I ended up with an A in my class!
Client #0
Verified order
It was a pleasure working with you. You are really responsible and always do you’re best and of course, we will keep working together.
Client #23592
Verified order
The essay and the Excel file looks good. Thank you for working with me throughout the project.
Client #23592
Verified order
Thank you for the quick help. I was stuck.
Client #23594
Verified order
You are a lifesaver. Thank you. I will be needing your help for the midterm exam.
Client #23594
Verified order
I am very grateful for your help. Without you, I would have quit a long time ago. Appreciate your help 100%.
Client #23599
Verified order
I know it is APA 7 and it should not have the running headers, but my professor insists on them. Please include them in the upcoming orders. Overall, I liked it and I will be submitting it tonight. Thank you.
Client #23596
Verified order
Thank you for the help. All good.
Client #23595
Verified order
You do an exceptional job, have gotten good grades n positive feedback/ comments from my professors since you started helping me.
Share all the assignment information. Including the instructions, provided reading materials, grading rubric, number of pages, the required formatting, deadline, and your academic level. Provide any information and announcements shared by the professor. Choose your preferred writer if you have one.
Get Your Order Assigned
Once we receive your order form, we will select the best writer from our pool of experts to fit your assignment.
Share More Data if Needed
You will receive a confirmation email when a writer has been assigned your task. The writer may contact you if they need any additional information or clarifications regarding your task
Let Our Essay Writer Do Their Job
Once you entrust us with your academic task, our skilled writers embark on creating your paper entirely from the ground up. Through rigorous research and unwavering commitment to your guidelines, our experts meticulously craft every aspect of your paper. Our process ensures that your essay is not only original but also aligned with your specific requirements, making certain that the final piece surpasses your expectations.
Quality Checks and Proofreading
Upon the completion of your paper, it undergoes a meticulous review by our dedicated Quality and Proofreading department. This crucial step ensures not only the originality of the content but also its alignment with the highest academic standards. Our seasoned experts conduct thorough checks, meticulously examining every facet of your paper, including grammar, structure, coherence, and proper citation. This comprehensive review process guarantees that the final product you receive not only meets our stringent quality benchmarks but also reflects your dedication to academic excellence.
Review and Download the Final Draft
If you find that any part of the paper does not meet the initial instructions, send it back to us with your feedback, and we will make the necessary adjustments.