Conceptual Interpretation of the Igbo world view, Henderson, 1972:123
Igbo Cosmology
Igbo cosmology refers to the traditional understanding of the universe and the nature of reality of the Igbo people of West Africa.
The key aspects of Igbo Cosmology includes:
Supreme Being: Chukwu (also known as Chineke) is the supreme deity, creator of the…
Igbo Burial, Journal of The Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland Vol.47 1917
The Concept of Life after Death in the Igbo Society
In Igbo belief, reincarnation is the idea that the soul is reborn into a new body after death, continuing its journey through life.
Igbo people believe that after death, the soul does…
Rich Onitsha Women decorated with Odu Enyi, photographed by G. F. Packer in 1880s
Umuada
Umuada translates to "daughters of the land" or "daughters of the family" and refers to a group of women who are originally from a particular village or clan but are married into different families and communities. Despite their marriages, they maintain…
A hippo swallowing a person on a face of an Mbari in Owerri - Uratta Area, 1904/ Wikipedia
Mbari House
Mbari is a traditional Igbo art form and architectural structure from southeastern Nigeria. An Mbari house is a large, elaborate building or shrine complex adorned with intricate sculptures, carvings, and murals depicting various aspects of…