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Different forms of *nzu* (white chalk) are displayed on the altar of the Ake shrine in Idumowina, near Benin City. A photo album of Northcote Thomas’s pictures of the shrine, given to the community, is also placed on the altar as an offering to Ake. Photo by Paul Basu.

| Ref. | OZ-P-3163 |
|---|---|
| Type | Photograph · image/jpeg |
| Added | 30 October 2024 |
| Dimensions | 1024 × 576 |
| Size | 113 KB |
| Rights | not recorded |
Used in
- Nzu in Igbo Culture: A Symbol of Purity, Peace, and Spirituality — shown in its text
- Nzu: Igbo Sacred Chalk, Its Cultural and Spiritual Importance — shown in its text
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