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In traditional Igbo society, artistic production, especially woodcarving, was historically dominated by men. Yet women exercised profound aesthetic, symbolic, and moral influence on the creative process. Central to this influence is the institution of the Omu: a female leader vested with authority over women’s affairs, market regulation, moral oversight, and the spiritual welfare of…
These women are likely part of the Ndị Odụ or Otu Odụ society which is a women’s socio-political and economic organisation in Onicha (Onitsha) made up of wealthy members who either bought the rights to the title or whose relatives bought the rights to either wear odu aka, ivory bracelets, or odu ukwụ, ivory anklets,…
Igbo women played significant and powerful roles in pre-colonial Igbo society’s economy. They supported not just their families, but through the control of the food, craft and market industries, they contributed immensely to their community developments. This article will lead you to the contributions of Igbo women in agriculture, local industries and market activities,…
Arochukwu, a prominent cultural and historical city in Southeastern Nigeria, has long been known for its unique traditions and societal structures. Central to this heritage is the title “Mazi,” a term of deference typically reserved for male elders within the Aro communities, including Arochukwu, Arondizogu, and other Aro settlements. However, the title can also be…
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