Orashi River
In Oru ( Riverine Igbo), there’s a beautiful culture that is dying out and has dug a crater in family ties . This priced cultural practice which brings together…
Photo credit; Wikiwand
The word “Igbo” often brings to mind a single ethnic identity, but anyone who has studied the region knows this isn’t the full picture. The Igbo cultural zone…
"The goddess of the earth," as described by P. A. Talbot, c. 1932. Musée du quai Branly. This may be Ala, the Igbo earth divinity and the man pictured may…
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Obiri Jack mask (close-up) Ogbukele festival, Ekpeye Igbo
". Photographed by G.I. Jones, 1930s
The Obiri Jack mask is an integral part of the Ogbukele festival, particularly celebrated by the people of…
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,…
Who are the Igbo people?
The Igbo people are native to the southeastern part of Nigeria. They are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa, known for their rich…
