Traditional craftsmanship Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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The cultural identity of the Anioma people the Western Igbo of present-day Delta State is inextricably woven into the threads of a pristine, white hand-loomed textile known as Akwa Ọcha.…

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Jan 2026

Cultural Heritage Discography

Igbo Musical Instruments : A lost Art :Ichaka

Ichaka with cowries around it. Photo credit; Music Africa Awake Sound classification The Ichaka is made of gourd or calabash loosely covered with beads. When tapped or shaken it…

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Discography

Igbo Musical Instruments : A Lost Art : Igba

Igba (Talking/Cylinder Drum). Photo credit : Umuigbo magazine Sound classification: Igba is a membranophone, which means they produce sound from a vibrating stretched membrane. Igba (Cylinder-drum) is a piece…

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Folklores Historical Studies

The Royal Bronze Casters of the Benin Kingdom

A group of Benin Bronzes (brass/bronze plaques and figures) as displayed in the British Museum. These cast works were originally part of the royal palace complex and court art produced…

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Architectural Woodwork: The “Iji-Owa” and Carved Door Panels

Architectural woodwork has long played a central role in the artistic and cultural identity of many West African societies. Among the most distinguished traditions is the use of the Iji-Owa…

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

Iron and Spirit: The Role of the “Ateiwya” (Blacksmith Workshop) as a Sacred Space for Weaponry and Moral Teaching among the Tiv

Traditional blacksmith at work with forge, anvil, bellows and hammer shaping iron. Photo credit: Charlesnike via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. The Tiv people of central Nigeria possess a long-standing tradition…

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Dec 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Discography Ethnohistory Folklores Historical Studies

Igbo Musical Instruments : A lost Art : Úbò

Úbò Form: Úbò is an oval shaped instrument that takes the form of a calabash spilt into two and carved with precision . úbò or úbò-aka has 8 metal strings/ keys…

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Mar 2025

Historical Studies

The Influence of Igbo Art in Late 18th-Century Virginia

Igbo People in Virginia and Their Craftsmanship During the late 18th century, the transatlantic slave trade was at its peak, and many enslaved Africans brought to Virginia came from…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage

Igbo Textile Art and Preserving Culture through Patterns

The Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, tracing a rich cultural heritage several centuries back. Textile Art is an essential part of Igbo tradition and is…

Tag: Traditional craftsmanship

The decline of traditional Igbo linen (Akwa Ọcha) weaving

Igbo Musical Instruments : A Lost Art : Igba

The Royal Bronze Casters of the Benin Kingdom

Architectural Woodwork: The “Iji-Owa” and Carved Door Panels

Iron and Spirit: The Role of the “Ateiwya” (Blacksmith Workshop) as a Sacred Space for Weaponry and Moral Teaching among the Tiv

Igbo Musical Instruments : A lost Art : Úbò

The Influence of Igbo Art in Late 18th-Century Virginia

Igbo Textile Art and Preserving Culture through Patterns