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In the cultural framework of the Igbo people of Southeastern Nigeria, a greeting is far more than a casual exchange of pleasantries; it is a “social contract” and a profound acknowledgment of an individual’s place within the cosmic and communal order. The act of greeting, known as Elee k’idu or Inye ekele, serves as the…
OKIKE is a curved ivory colored music instrument made from elephant tusks or large horn of an Elephant. With an opening by the side and an opening at the edge for producing sound as air is forced through it. It is carried by the ọzọ titled men in Igbo communities. History And Significance Of Okike…
In Igbo traditional society, death especially of a titled man marks not only the end of a physical life but the beginning of a transition into the ancestral realm. Funerary performances and rituals play essential roles in honoring this transition. Among the most important ritual elements is the use of “mkpo na ala,” a form…
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…
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