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Cultural Heritage

Agaba Masquerade in Igboland

Agaba mask from Achala, 1946. Photo: William Fagg. British Museum. Coloured by Úkpúrú 2017. The Agaba Masquerade is one of the most revered and powerful masquerades in Igbo culture, known for its fierce appearance and significant spiritual and social roles. It is prevalent in several Igbo-speaking regions, particularly in Anambra, Enugu, and parts of Delta State,…
October 1, 20240Comments

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Anthropology and Ethnography

Small boys masquerade in Ovim Village, Isu Ikwa Ato [Isuikwuato].” – G. I. Jones, 1930s

Small boys masquerade in Ovim Village, Isu Ikwa Ato [Isuikwuato]." - G. I. Jones, 1930s.In Ovim village of Isuikwuato, small boys masquerades play an important role in local festivals and cultural events. These masquerades allow young boys to participate in the vibrant masquerade tradition of the Igbo people, helping to instill cultural values and a…
September 28, 20240Comments

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Cultural Heritage

Photos of Agbogho Mmuo (maiden spirit) maskers, early 1900s taken by Northcote Thomas.

Photos of Agbogho Mmuo (maiden spirit) maskers, early 1900s taken by Northcote Thomas. Photos of Agbogho Mmuo (maiden spirit) maskers, early 1900s taken by Northcote Thomas. The Agbogho Mmuo masquerade embodies the spirit of deceased maidens and represents ideals of youthful beauty, grace, and purity. This masquerade is typically performed by men during specific festivals and ceremonies,…
September 27, 20240Comments

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Anthropology and Ethnography

Obiri Jack mask (close-up) Ogbukele festival, Ekpeye Igbo

" Obiri Jack mask (close-up) Ogbukele festival, Ekpeye Igbo ". Photographed by G.I. Jones, 1930s The Obiri Jack mask is an integral part of the Ogbukele festival, particularly celebrated by the people of Ekpafia (Ekpeye) in the Riverine Igbo region of Nigeria. This mask, often intricately crafted, serves spiritual and cultural purposes during the Ogbukele festival, which involves rituals,…
September 24, 20240Comments

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