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The Concept of the ‘Girl Wife’ in Igbo Society: Perspectives from G. T. Basden’s Among the Ibos of Nigeria

"A GIRL WIFE" from 'Among the Ibos of Nigeria' (1921) written by Anglican missionary G. T. Basden The concept of the “girl wife” in traditional Igbo society, as discussed by Anglican missionary G. T. Basden in his 1921 work Among the Ibos of Nigeria, provides insight into the social structure and marriage customs among the Igbo…

ByChukaNovember 15, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Symbols of Status and Heritage: Ichi Marks and Igbo Ukwu Art as Reflections of Igbo Culture

Left: Titled Igbo woman with full-face ichi marks, Iwollo, 1983. Photo: Herbert Cole. Right: 'Igbo Ukwu' female figure, c. 9th century CE Titled Igbo Woman with Ichi Marks, Iwollo, Ezeagu in Enugu State (1983), the images evoke a strong sense of Igbo culture and heritage. Ichi marks are a traditional Igbo scarification design indicating beauty, strength, and…

ByChukaOctober 20, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography Ethnohistory

Nibo people of Awka

A woman of Nibo, present day Anambra State, Nigeria photographed by British government anthropologist Northcote Thomas, c. 1912. Nibo, a town located in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, known for its skilled blacksmiths and craft workers in pre-colonial times. According to oral traditions, Nibo was founded by an ancestor named Ifite, who led his…

ByChukaOctober 12, 20240Comments

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