An Igbo woman wearing ankle plates, Nigeria, West Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British…
Architectural woodwork has long played a central role in the artistic and cultural identity of many West African societies. Among the most distinguished traditions is the use of the Iji-Owa…
Photo credit: British Museum
Among the Ijo (Ijaw) peoples of the Niger Delta, the Duein Fubara stands out as one of the most important sacred objects linking the living to their…
The image shows a display of Benin Bronzes, and the photo credit; "Photograph by Mike Peel.
The Benin Bronzes represent one of Africa’s greatest artistic achievements and one of the world’s…
Sansa, a musical instrument made from wood, cowrie shells, and cane, found in Asaba, present-day Delta State, Nigeria. Part of the British Museum collection
Map showing Igbo-Ukwu and the Igbo-lands. Photo: African History Extra
In the 9th century, artists in a kingdom on the edge of the West African rainforest created some of the most…
A woman from Arochukwu with an ornate hairstyle. Photographed by Northcote Thomas, 1912-13.
Arochukwu, a prominent cultural and historical city in Southeastern Nigeria, has long been known for its unique traditions…
