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Ikenga (Igbo: strength of movement ) is a revered horned deity among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. As one of the most powerful cultural symbols, Ikenga is widely recognized and often displayed in personal shrines. Traditionally, it is owned by men and, occasionally, by women of high social standing. Ikenga…
Diviner Stephen Nwedozie casting afa chains in Umuazu Nise, Nigeria, 1966. Photo: Herbert Cole.
Stephen Nwedozie, a renowned diviner from Umuazu, Nise, was photographed by Herbert Cole in 1966, casting afa chains. Afa, the Igbo system of divination, is a vital part of the culture and religious practices, offering spiritual guidance and solutions to personal and…