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Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

The Igbo people and Palm Oil in Precolonial Times: An Expansive Exploration of Economy, Culture, and Power

In precolonial times, the Igbo people held palm oil (mmanụ nkwụ) in high esteem. Palm oil was more than just a consumable agricultural product  It was an important commodity that uplifted societies, boosted creativity, and established social classes. Some of the important roles it played are : 1. Production of Palm Oil: Oil palm trees (Elaeis guineensis) were…
April 8, 20250Comments

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Ishiagu Pottery Products
Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Traditional Pottery in Ishiagu: Cultural Heritage, Craftsmanship, and Sustainability in Igbo Society

Ishiagu Pottery Products The people of Ishiagu, who occupy the Ivo Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, are a subgroup of the Igbo people with a strong culture. They are highly skilled in pottery, and this pottery work is a big part of who they are in style and how they survive. How It Started and…
April 8, 20250Comments

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