The "Inviting-in" Feast of the Alaskan Eskimo
| Author | : Ernest William Hawkes |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 88 |
| Release | : 1913 |
| ISBN-10 | : IND:30000118522329 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The "Inviting-in" Feast of the Alaskan Eskimo by : Ernest William Hawkes
Download or read book The "Inviting-in" Feast of the Alaskan Eskimo written by Ernest William Hawkes and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Report on author's observations of "inviting-in" feast held by Eskimos at St. Michael, Alaska in January, 1912. Feast is appeal to spirits represented by masks worn by participants for future success in hunting. Describes the dance house, songs, dances, masks etc. used in connection with this festival. (AB 6776).
