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Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

The Representation of Igbo Women in Early Colonial Photography: A Focus on Northcote Thomas’s Work

An Igbo woman photographed by Northcote Thomas, Onicha Olona, 1912. The Igbo people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria and Africa, have a rich cultural heritage that has been documented through various mediums. Among these are the photographs of Igbo women captured by British anthropologist Northcote Thomas between 1910 and 1911 during his ethnographic…
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Indigenous Architecture

Igbo Compound Entrances: A Study of North-Central Igbo Architecture

The architecture of the Igbo people offers unique insights into their cultural heritage, artistic creativity, and spiritual beliefs. Among the most distinctive architectural features are the entrances to Igbo compounds, particularly in the north-central regions. These entrances are not only functional but also symbolic, encapsulating the aesthetics and cultural identity of the Igbo community. Igbo compound…
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