Úbò
Form:
Úbò is an oval shaped instrument that takes the form of a calabash spilt into two and carved with precision . úbò or úbò-aka has 8 metal strings/ keys…
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…
9th-10th century bronze pendant excavated at Igbo Ukwu, Anambra State. British Museum.
Introduction
The Igbo-Ukwu region, renowned for its ancient metalworking techniques, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and artistic…
Left: Titled Igbo woman with full-face ichi marks, Iwollo, 1983. Photo: Herbert Cole. Right: 'Igbo Ukwu' female figure, c. 9th century CE
Titled Igbo Woman with Ichi Marks, Iwollo, Ezeagu in…
"A manilla, a form of currency, from around the 9th century, found at Igbo Ukwu". On display at the British Museum.
The manilla was a form of currency widely used in…
