This photograph captures an Igbo girl from Nibo, now in Anambra State, adorned with ùlì body art. Taken by British anthropologist Northcote Thomas in 1911, it showcases the unique artistic expression of the Igbo people. Ùlì, a traditional form of body decoration, held aesthetic, cultural, and spiritual significance.
This black and white photograph captures a carved wooden mask from the Lughulu Masquerade of the Item Tribe in Isu-Item. With large rectangular eyes and a protruding lower face, the handcrafted mask reflects the rich traditions of Igbo masquerades. Photographed by G.I. Jones in the 1930s and published in African Arts, this image is a valuable cultural record.
View of an Ekpe meeting house in Umuajatta village, Olokoro, featuring a thick thatched roof, low walls with Ngwomo-style painted decorations, and a natural setting. Photographed by G.I. Jones, 1932-1938.
