Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. People (hierarchy name)
4. people (agents)
5. [people by occupation]
6. [people in the humanities]
7. [people in the arts and related occupations]
8. [people in the arts]
9. [people in the performing arts]
10. performing artists

Narrower term/s

• Black Indians[+]
  • Mardi Gras Indians

Anotations

Scope note:

People concealed in masks or costumes who perform or participate in rituals or other public ceremonies. They typically impersonate known legendary characters, stock figures, or spirit beings.