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The Igwe, also known as the Obi of Onitsha and the Chiefs at the Ofala Festival, Anambra State, Nigeria.

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His Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR, mni, Obi of Onitsha marks the 10th Anniversary of his ascension to the throne – the reverent stool of Ezechima

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His Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR, mni, Obi of Onitsha marks the 10th Anniversary of his ascension to the throne – the reverent stool of Ezechima

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Uturu mat. Gloria Chuku – Igbo Women and Economic Transformation in Southeastern Nigeria, 1900-1960

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Girls Separating Palm Kernels from the Fibers at an Oil Mill ~ Gloria Chuku

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Nri Ọbalike and his attendants, and some Chiefs, during the abrogation of nso and alu, 1911 (Courtesy: Northcote Thomas)

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Understanding the Phrase “Igbo enwe Eze” and Igbo Leadership Systems

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Ishiagu Pottery Products

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Ishiagu Pottery Products

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Gloria Chuku

An Okposi Salt Producer Monitoring the Filtration of Salt Brine at a Salt Hut. Source: Gloria Chuku

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Beyoncé in the 2013 African themed “Grown Woman” music video as “the role of African Earth Mother” an obvious direct reference to archive images of Ala the Igbo Earth Mother in Mbari votive shrines (right, William Fagg, 28th February 1946. British Museum).

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Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge

An unidentified group portrait, taken by a Royal Niger Company employee between 1886 and 1895. Based on similar photos, the individuals may be from the Asaba or Onitsha area. Source: Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

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A stunning colourized version by Chuka Odike, 2025.

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Original photo of an Igbo woman, Puruma (Mkpurumma)?, photographed by Northcote Thomas, Onicha Olona, 1912.

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Untitled photograph — IMG_4623

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Untitled photograph — img_4622

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Igbo-Ukwu: A large ceramic pot excavated from a disposal pit. Its handles are designed to resemble basketwork, and the space between them features intricate motifs, including two snakes, a ram’s head, and a chameleon. Height: 40.6 cm. National Museum, Lagos state, Nigeria.

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Igbo-Ukwu: A bronze bowl crafted using the lost-wax casting technique, designed to mimic the appearance of a decorated calabash.

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Igbo Arts: Community and Cosmos by Herbert Cole

Romanus Nzeke, a carver from Mgbala Agwa (in Oguta LGA, Imo State, Nigeria), repainting the Agiriga mask in 1983. Source: Igbo Arts: Community and Cosmos by Herbert Cole.

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Mazi Anthony Kenule Chukwuemeka

Nze (Chief) Ogbuefi Akude John Udemgba hailed from Ifite Ukpo, which is now known as Ifitedunu in Anambra State, Nigeria, as of the year 1977. Source: Mazi Anthony Kenule Chukwuemeka

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Mazi Anthony Kenule Chukwuemeka

Ogbuefi Akude from Ifitedunu in Anambra State, Nigeria is seen with his family. Source: Mazi Anthony Kenule Chukwuemeka

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The number “2020” in Ńdébé, using the base-20 character for 20.

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“The characters of Ńdébé: Notice the distinct symbols for ’10’ and ’20,’ showcasing the language’s dual counting systems (https://ndebe.org/).”

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Breaking down 114,123 in Ndebe Script

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