Cultural Heritage

Igbo women and girls and their hairstyles, 1900-1930. Photogrid by Ukpuru 2019.

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…

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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. Photos of Agbogho Mmuo (maiden spirit) maskers, early 1900s taken by Northcote Thomas. The Agbogho Mmuo masquerade embodies the…

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“A manilla, a form of currency, from around the 9th century, found at Igbo Ukwu”. On display at the British Museum.

"A manilla, a form of currency, from around the 9th century, found at Igbo Ukwu". On display at the British Museum. "A manilla, a form of currency, from around the 9th…

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The Cultural Significance of Igbo Greetings: A Reflection of Identity and Tradition

There are different ways the Igbo greet in the morning, and it reflects on the activities going on at that particular moment. The use of "ụtụtụ ọma", "ehihie ọma" and "mgbede…

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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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Olaudah Equiano Featured on Google Doodle

Olaudah Equiano was featured on Google's Doodle on October 16, 2017, to commemorate his contributions as a significant figure in the abolitionist movement and to mark the 272nd anniversary of…

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Oguta: Origin Owu masquerade

Ikwerri Ibo, Rumuji village. Owu masquerade. Mask called ‘Ajibodo’ 1931 Source: Ibo and Ibibio speaking people of Southeastern Nigeria. Darryl Forde and G.I. Jones. 1957. "Owu Masquerade at Play" The Owu masquerade,…

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Mgba: Traditional Igbo Wrestling

Wrestling at Elele described by P. A. Talbot as wrestling to make the yams grow. Chief Eleche's place, Elele in Some Nigerian Fertility Cults, 1927 The Igbo Wrestling Sport Mgba, Igbo…

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