The "Inviting-in" feast of the Alaskan Eskimo

Ernest William Hawkes (Author), Geological Survey of Canada (Issuing body)

Published by Canda Department of Mines, Geological Survey, Ottawa, 1913

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2 preliminary leaves, 20 pages : illustrations, xiii plates ; 25 cm. Summary: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.

Seller Inventory # 10BR925

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The "Inviting-in" feast of the Alaskan Eskimo
• Publisher: Canda Department of Mines, Geological Survey, Ottawa
• Publication Date: 1913
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Native North America
  • Anthropology