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Craftsmanship and Spirituality: The Role of Ikenga in Igbo Blacksmithing Traditions
Ikenga in House of Chief Okku of Idu — Two Small Ikenga used as blacksmith mascots. In Tribes of the Niger Delta by P.A. Talbot, the Ikenga figures mentioned in the house of Chief Okku of Idu, particularly the two small Ikenga used as blacksmith mascots, provide an interesting insight into (Okoba/Alensaw) Ogba-Igbo spiritual and cultural…
October 21, 20240Comments
⁠Religion and Spirituality
The Path of the Dibia: Spiritual Awakening and Initiation in Ohafia-Igbo Culture
A boy about to undergo the Dibia initiation in Ohafia-Igbo. In the Ohafia-Igbo community of southeastern Nigeria, the initiation of a dibia (diviner or spiritual healer) is a revered process steeped in symbolism, mysticism, and spiritual awakening. This rite transforms a young initiate, often a boy or adolescent, marking his journey from ordinary life to a…
October 21, 20240Comments
Cultural Heritage
Kolanut Symbolism and Igbo Cosmology: The Cultural and Spiritual Significance of Cotyledons in Igboland
Importance of Kolanuts in Igboland In Igbo culture, kolanuts hold spiritual and symbolic significance. The number of cotyledons (lobes) on a kolanut determines its importance each type associated with different blessings or ideals in Igbo society. 1. Three Cotyledons (Oji Ikenga or Oji Dike): Symbolizing strength and achievement, this type of kolanut is linked to luck,…
October 21, 20240Comments
Cultural Heritage
Cultural Convergence: The Aminikoro Mask and Ogbukele Festival in Igbo and Ijaw Traditions
Aminikoro mask Ogbukele festival, Ekpafia Igbo - G.I. Jones, 1930s The Aminikoro Mask and the Ogbukele Festival are cultural elements primarily associated with the Ijaw people, The Ekpeye "Ekpafia,” which is an Igboid group seems to have borrowed the masquerade display and culture. This is suggesting an overlap or connection between the Ijaw and Igbo people, especially…
October 21, 20240Comments
Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage
Symbols of Status and Heritage: Ichi Marks and Igbo Ukwu Art as Reflections of Igbo Culture
Left: Titled Igbo woman with full-face ichi marks, Iwollo, 1983. Photo: Herbert Cole. Right: 'Igbo Ukwu' female figure, c. 9th century CE Titled Igbo Woman with Ichi Marks, Iwollo, Ezeagu in Enugu State (1983), the images evoke a strong sense of Igbo culture and heritage. Ichi marks are a traditional Igbo scarification design indicating beauty, strength, and…
October 20, 20240Comments
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