The Ubulu clans in Igbo cultural area.There's a common origin for all Ubulu towns and communities. The Ubulu people trace they roots to "Ani Ubulu" founded by Ezemu, from Nri…
Ozo Title Stool, 19th-20th century. Met Museum.
Ozo Title Stool, 19th-20th century. Met Museum.
In parts of Alaigbo, Ozo title holders receive stools carved from a single block of wood. The level…
THE PRINCIPAL ETHNIC GROUPS IN EASTERN NIGERIA. 15 15 Source:- Ministry of Information, Eastern Nigeria.
The resentment between Western and Northern Nigeria against Eastern Nigeria, particularly in the period leading up…
Ekpo Masquerade dance in display at Ubakala, Umuahia, Abia State.In a small Igbo village, the annual Ekpo masquerade was held to honor the ancestors. Amadi, a young man, was chosen…
Igbo women and girls and their hairstyles, 1900-1930. Photogrid by Ukpuru 2019.
Igbo women and girls and their hairstyles, 1900-1930.
The crested hairstyle Ojongo remained popular until the mid-20th century and is…
"Ibo Coiffures" Photo: Tribes of the Niger Delta - P.A. Talbot, 1910s.
Igbo coiffures have a rich cultural and historical significance, often symbolizing status, age, marital status, and even spiritual beliefs.…
Small boys masquerade in Ovim Village, Isu Ikwa Ato [Isuikwuato]." - G. I. Jones, 1930s.In Ovim village of Isuikwuato, small boys masquerades play an important role in local festivals and…
A titled Igbo man from Ogwashi Ukwu, (Aniocha), Enuani in Delta State, photographed by Northcote Thomas in 1912, and later colorized by Ukpuru in 2019.
Ogwashi Ukwu was founded by Odaigbo…
Photo: Ohafia, 1930s. G. I. Jones.
One version of the origin of Ohafia matriliny describes how pregnant women, during the migrations of the Ohafia people, were sometimes left behind—either because they…
Photos of Agbogho Mmuo (maiden spirit) maskers, early 1900s taken by Northcote Thomas.
Photos of Agbogho Mmuo (maiden spirit) maskers, early 1900s taken by Northcote Thomas.
The Agbogho Mmuo masquerade embodies the…