A group of Igbo warriors in ancient battle dress at a warrior's funeral. Photo: M. D. W. Jeffreys, 1956.
The war between the Bini Empire and the Ubulu-Uku or Ubulu-Ukwu was…
Awka Blacksmiths David Nwume & John Uzoka, London, 1924-1925
The Awka Blacksmiths
David Nwume and John Uzoka, two blacksmiths from Awka, went to the British Empire Exhibition in 1924–25, which was…
Onitsha, 1889, Photographer possibly by G. F. Packer credited with other photos from the Niger and Önïcha (Onitsha)
Trade-by-Barter
"Trade-by-Barter" was a common practice in all the markets in Ala Igbo…
Igbo Men with Mgburuichi from Nri. Photographed by Northcote Thomas, c. 1910-1911. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge
Before the incursion of Christian missionary activity into Igbo society, this ichi marking…
