Jones Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Photo credit: Wikipedia. Among the Kalabari people of the Niger Delta, the War Canoe House System called wari, stands as one of the most sophisticated traditional institutions in West African history.…

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Feb 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Photos

Igbo Masquerades as Colonial Satire: The Ghost Policemen and Oyibo Masks

Igbo ghost policemen masks, representing symbols of colonial authority, were part of the same masquerade performance as the Oyibo or Onye Ocha mask from Amobia (Amawbia), previously mentioned. Captured by…

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Jan 2025

Photos

Ekpe Meeting House in Umuajatta Village, Olokoro – Annang Art and Ngwomo Influence

A view of the Ekpe meeting house in Umuajatta village, Olokoro, near Umuahia. The structure features a tall thatched roof and walls adorned with paintings by an Annang artist, reflecting…

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Jan 2025

Cultural Heritage Photos

Asaba masquerade dancing in Ikwerre Igbo area, present-day Rivers state. Photograph by G. I. Jones, in the 1930s.

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Dec 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography Photos

An Igbo boy near food bowl in Abiriba, Abia state, Nigeria, in the 1930s. Photograph: Gwilym Iwan Jones

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Dec 2024

Cultural Heritage

Kinship, Sexuality, and Social Values Among the Igbo: Insights from Ngwa Society

The Igbo culture places greater emphasis on the father-child relationship than on the husband-wife bond or any other kinship ties. Within this cultural framework, sexual interactions in the family are…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage

Mgbedike Masquerade: Origins, Cultural Significance, and Traditions of a Revered Igbo Heritage

Introduction The Mgbedike masquerade is a prominent cultural performance in Igbo land, particularly in the southeastern region of Nigeria. Known for its striking costumes, powerful dances, and symbolic meanings, Mgbedike…

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Nov 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Alusi in Igboland

Alusi in Orsu, West Isuama Igbo. G. I. Jones, 1930s. In Igbo cosmology, Alusi (also known as Arusi or Chukwu’s servants) are deities or spirits that serve as link between the…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Heritage of Ndoki Weaving: Akwete Cloth and the Debate on Cultural Ownership in Southeastern Nigeria

Akwete (Ndoki Igbo) Weaver (Postcard). Akwete cloth, woven by the Ndoki Igbo people, represents a rich textile tradition with deep roots in Southeastern Nigeria. Traditionally, the town of Akwete has been…