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Tag: Igbo identity

The Evolution of Pre-Colonial Igbo Male Hairstyles: Cultural Significance and Transformation

Pre-colonial Igbo hairstyles, Photogrid by Ukpuru. The history of Igbo men’s hairstyles offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural evolution and social structure of the Igbo people. Pre-colonial Igbo hairstyles were much more than just fashion statements; they were symbolic expressions of identity, status, and roles within society. From warrior braids to intricate patterns worn by…

ByChukaDecember 22, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Role and Significance of Azụ Anya Mmụọ in Igbo Spirituality: A Window to the Ancestral World

In the spiritual and cultural landscape of the Igbo people, the azụ anya mmụọ or Anya mmụọ—literally translating to “eyes of the spirits”—holds profound significance. This wooden openwork panel, typically located in front of the obi (the central household of a patriarch) in the north-central Igbo area, serves as a boundary between the living world…

ByChukaDecember 20, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Photos

Young Men of the Ogbolo Age-Grade: Uli and Hairstyles in Achala, Nigeria

In 1939, British colonial art historian K. C. Murray photographed a group of young men belonging to the ogbolo age-grade in Achala, a community in the north-central Igbo area of Nigeria. This photograph, notable for its depiction of the young men adorned with uli body art and finely styled hair, captures a significant moment in…

ByChukaDecember 19, 20240Comments

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