OzikoroThe Golden Burden: Why Northern Igbo Women Wore Brass Anklets for Life
In the historical consciousness of the Northern Igbo specifically the sub-groups within the Nri-Awka and Nsukka axes, the image of a woman adorned with massive, gleaming brass discs is one of the most enduring symbols of pre-colonial prestige. These anklets, known variously as Ọla-arọ (heavy brass) or Ọmụmụ, were not mere fashion statements to…