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Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

An Igbo Family Shrine: Ikenga, Ofo, and Ancestor Reverence in Onicha Olona

WORSHIP OF ANCESTORS NZE, OFO AND IKENGA (ONIČA OLONA). The family shrine is a cornerstone of Igbo spirituality, reflecting the community’s connection to their ancestors, deities, and symbols of authority. In the early 1910s, Northcote Thomas, an anthropologist, photographed a family shrine in Onicha Olona, located in present-day Delta State. The shrine prominently featured key elements…

ByChukaNovember 26, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

Ọkụkọ Ani: The Role of the Sacred Rooster in Igbo Rituals

Ọkụkọ Ani. Photo: Onwa_Nnewi The Igbo people have rich cultural and spiritual traditions, and the rooster known as Ọkụkọ Ani is one of the most important animals in their rituals. The rooster is more than just an animal to the Igbos; it is a symbol of fertility, protection, and a very important part of spiritual rituals.…

ByIde NzeNovember 13, 20240Comments

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