Ndoki Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Display of traditional drums, providing rhythmic accompaniment to the masquerade dances and enhancing the festive atmosphere. Ndoki Nmanma nu Imagine a lively village in Abia and States, Nigeria, where the…

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Jan 2025

Photos

Textile Patterns From Ndoki Igbo Women

Textile patterns from the Ndoki Igbo women's weaving industry at Akwete, in what is now southern Abia State. National Library of the Netherlands, The Hague.

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Jan 2025

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Economic Role of Igbo Women in Pre-Colonial Igbo Society

Wealthy Market women in Onicha. G. F. Packer, 1880s. Pitt Rivers Museum. Igbo women played significant and powerful roles in pre-colonial Igbo society's economy. They supported not just their families, but…

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Jan 2025

Ethnohistory Historical Studies Photos

Tracing the Origins of Bonny: The Complex of Igbo and Ijo Connections

The Bonny people, often referred to as the Ibani (Igbani or Ubani), have an complex history that reflects a rich blend of indigenous and migratory influences. The name “Ndoki,” which…

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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…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

A Thorough Look at the History and Growth of Akwete Weaving

A statue of a weaver in Akwete town, Abia State, Nigeria. Photo: Eco Warrior Princess. Akwete weaving is a unique and traditional craft that plays an important part in…

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Oct 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography

The Role of the Chief of Ndelle in Ikwerre-Igbo Society: Insights from Percy Amaury Talbot’s Ethnographic Work

The Chief of Ndelle, Ikwerri-Ibo - P.A. Talbot 1916. In Percy Amaury Talbot’s book The Tribes of the Niger Delta (1932), he explores various groups in the Niger Delta region of…

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Oct 2024

Ethnohistory

Nwaotam Masquerade: A Representation of the Ottam (Ndoki) People

Nwaotam Masquerade Play at Akirika Ukwu-Ndoki in 2021, Photographed by Ndoki Nmanma Nu Media Crew WHO ARE THE OTTAM/OTAM PEOPLE? The Ndoki people, before the popularization of the Name Ndoki were…

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Sep 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography

Igboland (Alaigbo): A Regional Breakdown of Ethnic Divisions, Tribes, and Sub-Tribes

"Alaigbo" A classification of ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes. "Alaigbo" A breakdown of Igboland cultural regions, ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes. 1. Cross River Igbo (Aro) - Location: Found primarily in the eastern…

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Nwaotam Ndoki: A Vibrant Celebration of Igbo Culture

Textile Patterns From Ndoki Igbo Women

The Economic Role of Igbo Women in Pre-Colonial Igbo Society

Tracing the Origins of Bonny: The Complex of Igbo and Ijo Connections

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

A Thorough Look at the History and Growth of Akwete Weaving

The Role of the Chief of Ndelle in Ikwerre-Igbo Society: Insights from Percy Amaury Talbot’s Ethnographic Work

Nwaotam Masquerade: A Representation of the Ottam (Ndoki) People

Igboland (Alaigbo): A Regional Breakdown of Ethnic Divisions, Tribes, and Sub-Tribes