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The Shishi Gig. 



By Aleeet p.. Reagan. 



Anions the Quilente Indians of tlie Olympic Peninsula, Washington, 

 the little tots from four to twelve years of age dance a dance called tiie 

 Shishi gig. What siguificance there may be in the name Is unknown. In 

 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 



iHLSHI GIG DANCE. 



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