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There are some differences of details in the performance of this masquerade in the various villages of Okrika Community as a whole.
But in most villages, the masquerade was fixed for the end of the first moon of the year.
The date was fixed in such a way that on the last day of the dance, the moon could no longer be seen. The period when the rivers over flow their banks is regarded as a suitable time for the staging of Owu-Ama Masquerade, so that the spirits can come to the villages with the tide.
Although, Owu-Ama has the religious significance of removing evil things from the village, the staging of the dance is also an opportunity for enjoyment.
The old and young alike take part in the festivity, in singing, drumming and dancing. One observes a general atmosphere of relaxation and expression of hope that the spirits on which the fishing economy of the Clan depends, will bring plenty from the river.
As usual as in most Okrika Masquerade dance, circlet of locust beans known as Igbiri are tied round the ankles of the masquerade to produce the required rhythm.
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