Owu mask, Ugwuta (Oguta) area, 1940s. Photo via Sabine Jell-Bahlsen.
The Ogba people of Rivers State and the Oguta people of Imo State also known as the “Riverine Igbo”.
(Oru/Olu) which they…
"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…
Ekeleke (stilt) performance in the Agwa, Oguta, p.d. Imo State, shot by Herbert Cole (1983).
Ekeleke stilt dance is a traditional cultural performance from the Oguta people. This vibrant dance is…
Ikwerri Ibo, Rumuji village. Owu masquerade. Mask called ‘Ajibodo’ 1931
Source: Ibo and Ibibio speaking people of Southeastern Nigeria. Darryl Forde and G.I. Jones. 1957.
"Owu Masquerade at Play" The Owu masquerade,…