E. W. HAWKES THE DANCE FESTIVALS OF THE ALASKAN ESKIMO 41 



Elaborate masks are worn in all of the dances. The full 

 paraphernalia, masks, handmasks, fillets, and armlets, are worn 

 by the chief actors. They are supported by richly garbed 

 assistants. An old shaman acts as master of ceremonies. There 

 is an interchange of presents between the tribes during the 

 intervals but not between individuals, as in the Asking Festival. 

 At the close of the festival the masks are burned. 



