Returned From: Canadian Museum of Civilization, VII.E.584
Nułamałagamł or Fool Dancers are messengers and assistants to the Hamaťsa, helping enforce the laws and proper etiquette of the Winter Ceremonies. They occupy stations near the doorway of the bighouse, watching for any transgression and prevent guests from leaving. They may brandish metre long clubs or even axes in this role and have been known to beat offenders rather severely. The distinguishing feature of the Nułamałagamł mask is the exaggerated nose from which it is said that mucus constantly flows. Audiences have been known to taunt a member of the Nułamał Society. The dancer would become excited if any person touched his nose or made fun of it. The Nułamałagamł does not dance, but when excited, runs about like a madman, throwing stones, knocking people down and making his cry, which is, “Wi! Wi! Wi!”
