Onyeka Nwokike

Onyeka Nwokike

  • Joined: 4 September 2024
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Igbo man tying yams in a yam barn, 1880-1939.

Igbo man tying yams in a yam barn, 1880-1939

This photograph, taken between 1880 and 1939, depicts an Igbo man tying yams onto a large frame made of poles inside a traditional yam barn. He wears a loin-cloth and sits on a carved stool. The image offers a rare glimpse into the traditional methods of yam preservation in Igboland, Nigeria.
Group portrait of Igbo men with ceremonial attire, 1900-1915.

Group portrait of titled Igbo men, 1900s

The photograph shows a group of titled men, possibly members of the prestigious Nze na Ozo society. The image highlights their traditional attire, which includes symbolic robes, headgear, and the iconic red caps known as okpu mme. The presence of ceremonial staffs and ivory bracelets signifies their high status.
A Dibia with his tools, 1921. Source: Basden, G. T. Among the Ibos of Nigeria. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1921, pg. 160.

A Dibia with His Tools, 1921

This 1921 photograph from G.T. Basden’s “Among the Ibos of Nigeria” presents an Igbo dibia in action, surrounded by his tools. The dibia, a respected figure in Igbo society, is known for his extensive knowledge of herbal medicine and his role as a spiritual intermediary between the physical and spirit worlds.