A man from Mgbakwu, present day Anambra State, and the titled elder Onyeso were photographed by Northcote Thomas in the early 1910s.
The Titled Elder Onyeso and Igbo Cultural Heritage: A Glimpse into Early 20th Century Mgbakwu In the early 1910s, renowned British anthropologist Northcote Thomas captured a photograph of a man from Mgbakwu and a titled elder named Onyeso in what is now Anambra State, Nigeria. This photograph offers valuable insight into the traditions, leadership, and…