Igbo Musical Band in Cross River Area

A monochrome photograph depicting a group of boys performing in a musical band. The ensemble utilizes several traditional instruments, including igba (membrane drums made of wood and leather), pot drums, ngedegwu (xylophones consisting of wooden slats on a pot base), ogene (metal gongs), and rattles constructed from small basketwork containers. The musicians are dressed in loincloths, with some wearing cloth kerchiefs on their heads. A group of male spectators, wearing a mix of wrappers, jackets, shirts, and hats, stand behind the performers. The scene takes place outdoors under a canopy of trees.