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Tag: Igbo compound

Obu house in Abiriba. Photo by G.I. Jones 1930s

Obu house in Abiriba. Photo by G.I. Jones 1930s The Obu serves as the traditional assembly hall for titled elders, where important decisions regarding the community are made. It is a symbol of authority, unity, and cultural identity, deeply rooted in the heritage of the Abiriba people, who are part of the Cross River Igbo group. The…

ByChukaSeptember 24, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography

An Ikwerri Ibo (Ikwerre-Igbo) village showing the Obiri

An Ikwerri Ibo village showing the Obiri, P. A. Talbot (1910s) The "Obiri" in a typical Igbo village refers to a communal gathering space or meeting house, central to community life. From the photo, it's an open-air structure where village elders, leaders, and members gather for discussions, decision-making, and other communal events. The architectural style often reflects…

ByChukaSeptember 23, 20240Comments

Indigenous Architecture

Ancient Igbo Door Found in Awka

Igbo wooden carved door The portal to an Igbo compound with a wooden carved door or gate and relief figures in earth from Northern Igbo communities, as captured in a photograph by J. Stocker in the early 20th century, highlights the rich architectural and artistic traditions of the Igbo people. Such doors and gates were often…

ByChukaSeptember 23, 20240Comments

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