THe Sutsur Gia. 
By ALBERT B. REAGAN. 
Among the Quileute Indians of the Olympic Peninsula, Washingtos, 
the little tots from four to twelve years of age dance a dance called the 
Shishi gig. What significance there may be in the name is unknown. Ir 
this dance the participants get their bodies into a stooped, almost sitting 
position and then dance a vigorous forward dance, as is shown in the ac- 
companying cut. At feasts and on special dance occasions, a prize is given 
to the child who can dance the longest in this semi-sitting position. Sides 
are taken and coaches cheer their respective aspirants on to get them to 
keep up the dancing. At these times the excitement runs high. The dance 
is an amusing sight 
SHISHI GIG DANCE. 
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