OzikoroAdorned Identities: Traditional Hairstyles of Igbo Women and Girls (1900-1930)
In Igbo culture, hairstyles signify beauty, status, and spirituality. Between 1900 and 1930, women and girls showcased intricate designs, adorning their hair with various ornaments. The crested hairstyle Ojongo remained popular until the mid-20th century and is a distinctive element in Igbo art representing women. Women adorned their hair with various ornaments such as thread,…