Precolonial Igbo

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

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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 surveys. These photographs, now preserved and some colourized, provide … Read more

Spirituality and Community in Kwale Igbo Culture: Juju Shrines and Charms in a 1910 Village Scene

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This image depicts a traditional Kwale Igbo village with notable juju shrines and charms. Kwale is located in the western part of the Igboland cultural area (modern-day Delta State, Nigeria), is part of the Ukwuani/Ndokwa people. Juju shrines like the one seen here are spiritual centers, typically associated with the worship of local deities or … Read more

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