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Masks were an important part in many Native American Cultures . They were used in hunting, healing, and other rituals . Masks were commonly carved from wood. Other materials used in the creating of these masks included pigments, clay, bark, ....

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... Northwest coast winter ceremonies . There were many different kinds of dances, depicting various spirits and story characters . According to some traditions, the spirits live far away in the summer, but come to visit in the winter . Sometimes it was said, that these spirits sometimes captured a man or a women, and brought them great power . These people were often members of secret societies . Throughout rituals, there were two additional types of dancers . they were called the Fools, and the Grizzly Bears . The Fools and the Grizzly Bears acted as sort of the police at these events, and were there to make sure everyone in the aud ...