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Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Ifogu Masquerade in Igbo Culture: A Historical Glimpse

"Ifogu masquerade depicting the band seated on the ground and two masqueraders wearing Mba masks in the background. The band members are playing slit wooden slit drums and some are holding clappers." G. I. Jones, 1930s. The Ifogu masquerade Originating from the southeastern axis of the Igbo cultural area of Afikpo (Ehugbo) holds a cultural and…

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Anthropology and Ethnography

Lejja Sacred site, Nsukka, Enugu

Onu Oshuru (lit. Oshuru Bottomless Pit), one of several structures found at the Lejja communal sacred solar plaza, Nsukka. Utu-Udele-Igwe, a solar-tree deity of justice in this locale is said to rise from the pit each day. Image source: Acholonu and Davis (2013). The Lejja sacred site, located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. This site, including…

ByChukaOctober 13, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Iconic Anyanwu: Unveiling Igbo Cultural Heritage at the UN (United Nations)

Artist Ben Enwonwu (right) with Secretary-General U. Thant unveiling Enwonwu's statue Anyanwu, the Igbo sun deity, UN Headquarters, New York, October 1966. UN Photo/ Teddy Chen. Ben Enwonwu’s Anyanwu is an iconic sculpture that reflects the Igbo sun deity, symbolizing hope and renewal. The statue was presented at the United Nations headquarters in New York in…

ByChukaOctober 8, 20240Comments

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