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Tag: Igbo Women

The Otu Odu Society.

An Onicha woman of the Otu Odu society In Onitsha (Onicha), women who belong to the Otu Odu society hold significant social and spiritual influence. The Otu Odu is an exclusive and prestigious group traditionally composed of high-status women, often those who are married to wealthy men or have demonstrated considerable wealth and contribution to their…

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Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Igbo women and girls and their hairstyles, 1900-1930. Photogrid by Ukpuru 2019.

Igbo women and girls and their hairstyles, 1900-1930. Photogrid by Ukpuru 2019. Igbo women and girls and their hairstyles, 1900-1930. The crested hairstyle Ojongo remained popular until the mid-20th century and is a distinctive element in Igbo art representing women. Women adorned their hair with various ornaments such as thread, feathers, shells, bone, wood, beads, Igbo currency,…

ByOdikeSeptember 28, 20240Comments

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