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OKIKE is a curved ivory colored music instrument made from elephant tusks or large horn of an Elephant. With an opening by the side and an opening at the edge for producing sound as air is forced through it. It is carried by the ọzọ titled men in Igbo communities. History And Significance Of Okike…
Body art and childhood traditions in Nigeria’s Igbo society are windows into its rich cultural heritage, particularly during the early 20th century. The photographs captured by renowned documentarians like G.I. Jones and Emily Godfrey serve as invaluable records of how identity, spirituality, and aesthetics intertwine. By examining these historical images, we explore the deeper meanings…
The 1930s witnessed a remarkable documentation of the vibrant cultural practices of the Nkporo people, located in the eastern Igbo area of what is today Abia State, Nigeria. Through the lens of G. I. Jones, a British colonial administrator and ethnographer, we catch a glimpse of traditions that weave together artistry, spirituality, and social…
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