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Obu house in Abiriba. Photo by G.I. Jones 1930s The Obu serves as the traditional assembly hall for titled elders, where important decisions regarding the community are made. It is a…

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Sep 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography

Obiri Jack mask (close-up) Ogbukele festival, Ekpeye Igbo

" Obiri Jack mask (close-up) Ogbukele festival, Ekpeye Igbo ". Photographed by G.I. Jones, 1930s The Obiri Jack mask is an integral part of the Ogbukele festival, particularly celebrated by the people of…

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Sep 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography

An Ikwerri Ibo (Ikwerre-Igbo) village showing the Obiri

An Ikwerri Ibo village showing the Obiri, P. A. Talbot (1910s) The "Obiri" in a typical Igbo village refers to a communal gathering space or meeting house, central to community life. From…

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Sep 2024

Indigenous Architecture

Ancient Igbo Door Found in Awka

Igbo wooden carved door The portal to an Igbo compound with a wooden carved door or gate and relief figures in earth from Northern Igbo communities, as captured in a photograph…

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Sep 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Ekeleke Stilt Dance In Oguta

Ekeleke (stilt) performance in the Agwa, Oguta, p.d. Imo State, shot by Herbert Cole (1983). Ekeleke stilt dance is a traditional cultural performance from the Oguta people. This vibrant dance is…

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Sep 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography

Ogaranya Masquerade: Symbol of Wealth, Power, and Prestige in Igbo Society

Photographed by G. I. Jones, 1930s. The "Ogaranya masquerade" in Igboland symbolises wealth, power, and prestige, often associated with the aristocratic class in traditional Igbo society. "Ogaranya" itself translates to "wealthy…

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Sep 2024

Historical Studies

Traditional Chief’s Law Delta State, 2008

The Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Delta State, Nigeria. Delta State is traditionally seen as part of the Niger Delta, its Igbo-speaking population is concentrated mainly in…

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Sep 2024

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Prince Tshukuma (Chukwuma) depicted on Dr. Baikie narrative book cover

This is Prince Tshukuma/Chukwuma as depicted by Dr. William Balfour Baikie. He skillfully recreated all the European clothing he is wearing, which astonished Dr. Baikie. So much so that Dr. Baikie…

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Sep 2024

Ethnohistory

Nshi/Nri Kingdom: The Cradle of Igbo Civilization

Eze Nri Obalike sounding his bell, Thomas Northcote Ọ̀ràézè Ǹrì In the heart of southeastern Nigeria, the ancient Kingdom of Nri flourished as a powerful medieval entity, extending its spiritual and…

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Sep 2024

Ethnohistory

Aftermath of Aya-Adesuwa: Continuation of The Story of Ubulu-Uku/Bini War

This is the continuation of the story of Ubulu-Uku/Bini. Following their victory over the Ogiugo, the Oba of Benin sought peace with Ubulu-Uku and agreed to the proposed terms. This decision…

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Obu house in Abiriba. Photo by G.I. Jones 1930s

Obiri Jack mask (close-up) Ogbukele festival, Ekpeye Igbo

An Ikwerri Ibo (Ikwerre-Igbo) village showing the Obiri

Ancient Igbo Door Found in Awka

Ekeleke Stilt Dance In Oguta

Ogaranya Masquerade: Symbol of Wealth, Power, and Prestige in Igbo Society

Traditional Chief’s Law Delta State, 2008

Prince Tshukuma (Chukwuma) depicted on Dr. Baikie narrative book cover

Nshi/Nri Kingdom: The Cradle of Igbo Civilization

Aftermath of Aya-Adesuwa: Continuation of The Story of Ubulu-Uku/Bini War

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