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Dancing with History: Exploring the Nkporo Cultural Heritage through G. I. Jones’ Lens

Young male Nkporo initiates dancing masks with tall fibre extensions, Eastern Igbo area (p.d. Abia State), 1930s. Photo: G.I. Jones. The 1930s witnessed a remarkable documentation of the vibrant cultural practices of the Nkporo people, located in the eastern Igbo area of what is today Abia State, Nigeria. Through the lens of G. I. Jones, a…

ByChuka4 days ago0Comments

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Cultural Identity of Isuochi: Origins, Practices, Attractions, and Úrì Body Art

A man from Isuochi. Photographed by G. I. Jones, 1930s. Isuochi, located in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria, is a significant community within the Igbo ethnic group. It is made up of several villages and towns. Towns in Isuochi include: Umuaku, Umuokpo, Umunnato, Umuohia, Amata, Oboro, Eziama, and Umuagba. Known for its rich cultural heritage,…

ByChukaDecember 29, 20240Comments

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