The pre-1940s history, indigenous culture, and heritage of Ìgbò through images.
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Saturday, December 1, 2018
Mgbe Worker
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[An Igbo] spirit worker painting the walls of an mbari nearing completion. Note the double Mami Wata images at left. Photo 1930s, [Near Owe...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Mbubu President
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This old woman was president of the union of professional "cutters" at Umunede. Her union badge and razors hang at her waist. She ...
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Discomfort of fashion
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Caption: The vocation of this woman of Achala, Ibo country, is dancing, but the regulation anklet plates on her legs confine her dance-steps...
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