Cultural Heritage Archives ~ Page 53 of 53 ~ Ozi Ikòrò

23

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…

21

Sep 2024

Cultural Heritage

Olaudah Equiano: Celebrated Abolitionist and Author Honored by Google Doodle on His 272nd Birth Anniversary

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…

21

Sep 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Ajibodo and the Owu Masquerade: Cultural Significance and Social Order in Riverine Igbo Communities

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,…

04

Sep 2024

Cultural Heritage

Mgba: Traditional Igbo Wrestling

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

04

Sep 2024

Cultural Heritage

Uli: Traditional Igbo Tattoo and Wall Art

Here’s the information without asterisks: Uli painting on the walls of ‘Odelegu’ in Nibo, present-day Anambra State, Nigeria. Photographed by Northcote W. Thomas in 1911. This is a composite of…

04

Sep 2024

Cultural Heritage

Oja: Melody and Solemnity In Igbo Society

Northcote Thomas Igbo Oja Collections 1909-1913 The Oja Flute The Igbo people have a very vibrant ancient culture that has survived for years and the Oja flute is one. It is…

04

Sep 2024

Cultural Heritage

Umuada: Women Leadership Roles in the Igbo Society

Rich Onitsha Women decorated with Odu Enyi, photographed by G. F. Packer in 1880s Umuada Umuada translates to "daughters of the land" or "daughters of the family" and refers to a…

26

Aug 2024

Cultural Heritage

Ikoro: Igbo’s Ancient Communication Slit Drum

Ikoro Drum, Amongst the Igbos, G.T Basden (1921) Ikoro Ikoro is a traditional Igbo drum used in Igbo culture and tradition. It is a large, slit drum made from a hollowed-out…