OzikoroHonouring Tradition: Obi Ijeh of Idumuoghu in Igbo Burial Rites
The 1978 photograph by Bruno Barbey captures the late Obi Ijeh, the clan chief of Idumuoghu, adorned in chalk, a significant cultural symbol in Igbo society. Taken in Bendel State, Nigeria (now part of Delta State), the image reflects the deeply rooted traditions and rituals surrounding death and leadership among the Igbo people. The Symbolism…