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Symbolic Language

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The Use of Uli Body Art Among Igbo Women – Designs and Occasions

In the traditional aesthetic landscape of the Igbo people of Southeastern Nigeria, the human body served as a primary canvas for the expression of identity, status, and beauty. Central to this visual culture was Uli, a sophisticated form of body and wall art practiced predominantly by women. Uli is not merely a decorative technique;…