Adamma (masquerade)

Adamma is a contemporary maiden spirit mask that originates from the Enugu-Igbo of southeastern Nigeria.

The mask is performed by men only and is accompanied by music that the masker dances to.

[1] "Adanma" or what some spell as "Adamma" is also a girls name in Igboland Nigeria and it means, the first beautiful daughter of the family.

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Adamma Dance as recorded by the Audiovisuals of Igbo Dances (AID) Project