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British council

A group of igbo chiefs . Photo credit : British council

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Chiefs seated for the Ikoro Akanu presentation?

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‘MOURNING AS REMEMBRANCE’. Asogwa puts on the mourning cloth and places himself in the frame. ‘I had to ask myself a lot of questions. It was like blowing on something covered with dust and everything just flies up. The narrative of Ekumeku has accumulated a lot of dust because nobody is talking about it’. Photograph by Nnaemezie Asogwa.

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Nigerian Field Society / Historical Cultural Series

A historical image of a group of Igbo children playing outdoor games, capturing the communal joy of traditional moonlit play. Photo Credit: Nigerian Field Society / Historical Cultural Series.

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National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria / Ethnographic Gallery

A vintage photograph of children engaged in a game of Okwe, a traditional board game that sharpens strategic thinking. Photo Credit: National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria / Ethnographic Gallery.

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Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

An archival photo of young Igbo boys practicing traditional wrestling, a sport essential for building physical coordination and social status. Photo Credit: Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

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National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria / Ethnographic Photo Archive

A historical image of a ritual being performed at the edge of a sacred forest, highlighting the intersection of faith and nature. Photo Credit: National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria / Ethnographic Photo Archive.

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Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

An archival view of a pristine forest area protected as a sacred grove, illustrating the density of undisturbed vegetation. Photo Credit: Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

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G.I. Jones Archives / Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge

A historical photograph of the entrance to a sacred grove in Igboland, marked by ancient trees and ritual markers. Photo Credit: G.I. Jones Archives / Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge.

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Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford / Historical Photographic Collection

Photo Credit: Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford / Historical Photographic Collection.

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National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria / Ethnographic Gallery

Ritual items including kola nuts and white chalk used in the daily invocation of one’s Chi for protection and favor. Photo Credit: National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria / Ethnographic Gallery.

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Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

A historical record of a personal household shrine, the physical space where an individual communicates with their Chi for guidance and success. Photo Credit: Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

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National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria / Ethnographic Gallery

A shrine dedicated to Ala, the deity of morality, fertility, and the legal guardian of the Igbo people. Photo Credit: National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria / Ethnographic Gallery.

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Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

A naming ceremony where the identity of the reincarnated ancestor is often sought and celebrated, a practice that defines Igbo kinship. Photo Credit: Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

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G.I. Jones Archives / Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge

A historical photograph of an Igbo family shrine dedicated to ancestors, featuring Okpensi (sacred wooden carvings) representing the spirits of the forefathers. Photo Credit: G.I. Jones Archives / Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge.

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Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford / Historical Photographic Collection

A traditional Igbo masquerade, which historically served as the physical enforcer of the village council’s judicial decisions. Photo Credit: Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford / Historical Photographic Collection.

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Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

A historical 1920s photograph of a village council (Amala) in session, illustrating the collective nature of Igbo leadership and justice. Photo Credit: Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

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National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria / Ethnographic Photo Series

A gathering of titled men and elders, who serve as the ultimate guardians of the law and the executors of oaths. Photo Credit: National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria / Ethnographic Photo Series.

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Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford / Historical Photographic Collection

A historical photo documenting the role of palm wine in a communal celebration, emphasizing its importance in cementing social bonds. Photo Credit: Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford / Historical Photographic Collection.

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Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

An archival image of a tapper with his tools, including the calabashes used for collecting and transporting the wine. Photo Credit: Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

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G.I. Jones Archives / Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge

A historical photograph of an Igbo palm wine tapper using a traditional climbing rope to scale a palm tree. Photo Credit: G.I. Jones Archives / Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge.

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National Archives of Nigeria / Cultural Heritage Collection

An archival photo of an Omu of Okpanam in her traditional white regalia, symbolizing her role as the spiritual mother and protector of the community. Photo Credit: National Archives of Nigeria / Cultural Heritage Collection.

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G.I. Jones Archives / Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge

A priestess in the 1930s with sacred Nzu markings, prepared for a consultation at a local shrine. Photo Credit: G.I. Jones Archives / Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge.

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Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Devotees at a female Alụsị shrine, where women play the lead role in the ritual upkeep and invocation of the deity. Photo Credit: Northcote Thomas Collection / University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

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