Ekeleke (stilt) performance in the Agwa, Oguta, p.d. Imo State, shot by Herbert Cole (1983).
Ekeleke stilt dance is a traditional cultural performance from the Oguta people. This vibrant dance is performed by men balancing on tall stilts, which can reach impressive heights, while demonstrating agility and acrobatic movements.
The dancers wear costumes, often decorated with raffia…