Lost-wax casting Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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An Igbo woman wearing ankle plates, Nigeria, West Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British…

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Feb 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Weight of Prestige: The Historical Evolution and Regional Styles of Igbo Brass Anklets

A historical portrait of an Igbo woman from the early 20th century, adorned in stacked brass leg rings signifying her social status. Photo Credit: G. I. Jones Archives / Museum…

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Folklores Historical Studies

The Royal Bronze Casters of the Benin Kingdom

A group of Benin Bronzes (brass/bronze plaques and figures) as displayed in the British Museum. These cast works were originally part of the royal palace complex and court art produced…

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Jan 2026

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Royal Arsenals: The Role of the Igun Eronmwon Blacksmiths in Arming the Benin Resistance Against the 1897 British Punitive Expedition

The fall of the Benin Kingdom in 1897 followed one of the most organized indigenous military defenses in West Africa. Central to this resistance were the Igun Eronmwon, the royal…

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Nov 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Igbo-Ukwu: Revealing the Bronze Age of West Africa

The images show various Igbo-Ukwu bronzes, which are artifacts from a 9th-century civilization in what is now southeastern Nigeria. The Igbo-Ukwu discoveries are renowned for their sophisticated 9th-century bronze artifacts, which…

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Nov 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Benin Bronzes: Artistry, Plunder, and the Fight for Repatriation.

The image shows a display of Benin Bronzes, and the photo credit; "Photograph by Mike Peel. The Benin Bronzes represent one of Africa’s greatest artistic achievements and one of the world’s…

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Jan 2025

Cultural Heritage

Comprehensive Catalogue of 9th-Century Artifacts from Igbo-Ukwu

Map showing Igbo-Ukwu and the Igbo-lands. Photo: African History Extra In the 9th century, artists in a kingdom on the edge of the West African rainforest created some of the most…

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Jan 2025

Cultural Heritage Photos

Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Bowl: A Masterpiece of Lost-Wax Casting

Igbo-Ukwu: A bronze bowl crafted using the lost-wax casting technique, designed to mimic the appearance of a decorated calabash. The Igbo-Ukwu bronze bowl is a stunning artifact crafted using the lost-wax…

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Nov 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography Historical Studies

The Mastery of Igbo-Ukwu Smiths: A Legacy in Metalworking and Craftsmanship

9th-10th century bronze pendant excavated at Igbo Ukwu, Anambra State. British Museum. Introduction The Igbo-Ukwu region, renowned for its ancient metalworking techniques, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and artistic…