Uli Body Painting and Wall Art
Uli art is an Igbo traditional form of body painting and wall art developed by the Igbo. Uli art is known for its intricate designs and patterns, often featuring geometric shapes, animals, and plants.
Uli samples from Awka District, N.W. Thomas (1910-11)
The art form is typically practiced by women,…
Northcote Thomas Igbo Oja Collections 1909-1913
The Oja Flute
The Igbo people have a very vibrant ancient culture that has survived for years and the Oja flute is one. It is a traditional musical instrument of the Igbo people. It is typically made from wood or bamboo, with a simple, rustic design.
The Oja flute usually…
Conceptual Interpretation of the Igbo world view, Henderson, 1972:123
Igbo Cosmology
Igbo cosmology refers to the traditional understanding of the universe and the nature of reality of the Igbo people of West Africa.
The key aspects of Igbo Cosmology includes:
Supreme Being: Chukwu (also known as Chineke) is the supreme deity, creator of the…
Igbo Burial, Journal of The Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland Vol.47 1917
The Concept of Life after Death in the Igbo Society
In Igbo belief, reincarnation is the idea that the soul is reborn into a new body after death, continuing its journey through life.
Igbo people believe that after death, the soul does…
Ikoro Drum, Amongst the Igbos, G.T Basden (1921)
Ikoro
Ikoro is a traditional Igbo drum used in Igbo culture and tradition. It is a large, slit drum made from a hollowed-out log, typically played with sticks or mallets. Ikoro drums are an integral part of Igbo music, communication, and ceremonies, used to:
- Convey messages and…
A hippo swallowing a person on a face of an Mbari in Owerri - Uratta Area, 1904/ Wikipedia
Mbari House
Mbari is a traditional Igbo art form and architectural structure from southeastern Nigeria. An Mbari house is a large, elaborate building or shrine complex adorned with intricate sculptures, carvings, and murals depicting various aspects of…