Ancient Artifacts of Enyi Ogbodo (Elephant Spirit Mask)

The Izzi Igbo of Nigeria make use of a crest mask, or headdress, called Ogbodo Enyi, which is used to cleanse each community of evil spirits and distructive elements, and are also used as agents for social control. Enyi meaning either 'Elephant' or 'Friend', and Ogbodo meaning 'Spirit', these masks are said to be reinterpretations of the elephant form juxtaposed with human elements. This mask known as the Ogbodo Enyi, or Elephant Spirit Mask is commonly danced by masquerades during festivals as well as funerals of important leaders. The age grade societies that dance this masquerade range from youths to elderly men, and in some very rare cases, it is even allowed to be danced by women..

 

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