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Son of Eze Nri of Oraeri Son of the late Eze Nri of Oreri, adorned with a Benin-style bronze pectoral mask. The elder’s facial marks, known as Ịchị, were traditionally given to men and some women in the north-central Igbo region as a symbol of either joining the Nze title system or being born into…
In the 9th century, artists in a kingdom on the edge of the West African rainforest created some of the most advanced works of art ever seen. Working in bronze, copper, and terracotta, they produced stunning pieces that would eventually be buried with their priest-king in an elaborately decorated tomb. This amazing art collection was…
The legacy of Igbo culture in Jamaica is an integral part of the island’s history, especially during the slavery era. The famous Igbo saying, “Igbo enweghi eze”—meaning “The Igbo have no king”—aptly captures the egalitarian nature of the Igbo people, both in their homeland and in the diaspora. Despite lacking centralized kingship, the Igbo developed…
In the early 20th century, an Igbo man was photographed by British government anthropologist Northcote Thomas, capturing a visual representation of the detailed markings known as “ịchị”. These facial scarifications, thoroughly etched into the skin, served as a physical testament to the bearer’s social and spiritual journey. Specifically, ichị markings were traditionally worn by men…
Titled Igbo Woman with Ichi Marks, Iwollo, Ezeagu in Enugu State (1983), the images evoke a strong sense of Igbo culture and heritage. Ichi marks are a traditional Igbo scarification design indicating beauty, strength, and status. Titled women held respected positions in Igbo society. As seen in Iwollo, Ezeagu in Enugu State indicating an Nri…
Nri culture is one of the most fascinating and significant subcultures in the Igbo cultural area. With unique title and religious systems, which have been adopted by much of Igbo land, Nri’s influence is undeniably profound and far-reaching. This level of impact makes it challenging to pinpoint what cultural practice specifically originates from Nri,…
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