The extinction of the traditional structure of leadership in Anioma was heavily influenced by the introduction of warrant chiefs by the British colonial administration.
Formerly, the people of Anioma governed themselves…
Warrior's parade dance, photograph by Northcote Thomas in Anambra
Ezhionum community like most Anioma towns turned out to be part of the representation of defiance to colonial oppression from the British…
OMU OF ANIOMA,OKPANAM, HRM OBI MARTHA DUNKWU
In Anioma, women played a crucial role through their associations in making sure there's gender balance in political and social spheres.
Omu group , with…
Wealthy Market women in Onicha. G. F. Packer, 1880s. Pitt Rivers Museum.
Women in Anioma played key roles in the religious and economic sphere, especially as priestesses of marketplace. This special…
Igbo Ikenga, Princeton university art museum
The culture of Anioma people provides the Ikenga with immerse importance, spiritually.
This is a carved wooden figure but its more than a figure because it…
Obi Okosi I, with group of children in Önïcha . Photographed by Herbert Wimberley, c. 1903-18.
In every Anioma community, the system of age grade has always been the cornerstone of…
Female titled chiefs in Anioma
The Eze title system of Anioma is primarily connected with male hierarchy, but also features women in crucial positions, this is particularly in Nri communities.
Although males…
Agaba mask from Achala, 1946. Photo: William Fagg. British Museum. Coloured by Úkpúrú 2017.
The Agaba Masquerade is one of the most revered and powerful masquerades in Igbo culture, known for…
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…