Native American Masks

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. These people were often members of secret societies .
Throughout rituals, there were two additional types of dancers .
they were called the Fools, and the Grizzly Bears . The Fools and the
Grizzly Bears acted as sort of the police at these events, and were there
to make sure everyone in the audience behaved.
One of the most dramatic Northwestern performances was the Ghost
Dance . This was a reenactment of a visit to the land of the dead . Few
Northwest traditions are still carried on today .

Subarctic and Arctic

Masks were essential to hunting festivals, and healing ceremonies
for the Inuit Indians of the subarctic and arctic regions . The dancers
portrayed spirits and animals, and were accompanied by music, songs, and
stories . These arctic ceremonies also took place in winter .
The Inuit Indians' masks may have included appendages . Small
hands, feet, fish, clams and seals were some commonly attached appendages
to the larger masks.
Inuit women ...

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