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Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Education and Skill Development Among Igbo Students: A Focus on Domestic Sewing Lessons

Igbo student at domestic sewing lessons, taken by Drs. G.W. (Gerrit Willem) Grootenhuis, 1967. In 1967, a photograph taken by Dr. Gerrit Willem Grootenhuis captured a significant moment in the education of an Igbo student engaged in domestic sewing lessons. This image reflects broader socio-cultural and economic efforts to empower women and young learners within Igbo…
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Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Aba Women’s War of 1929: A Historic Anti-Colonial Revolt in Nigeria

  The Aba women protest 1929-1930. Introduction The Aba Women’s War, also known as the “Women’s War” in Igbo history, erupted in southeastern Nigeria in late 1929 as Igbo-Ibibio women protested oppressive colonial policies. This uprising, led by market women from Calabar and Owerri Provinces, was one of the most significant challenges to British rule in Nigeria,…
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Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Adorned Identities: Traditional Hairstyles of Igbo Women and Girls (1900-1930)

Igbo women and girls and their hairstyles, 1900-1930. Photogrid by Ukpuru 2019. In Igbo culture, hairstyles signify beauty, status, and spirituality. Between 1900 and 1930, women and girls showcased intricate designs, adorning their hair with various ornaments. The crested hairstyle Ojongo remained popular until the mid-20th century and is a distinctive element in Igbo art representing women.…
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