Explore a curated collection of Igbo artifacts, showcasing historical and cultural objects like tools, pottery, and jewelry that provide insight into the daily life, traditions, and artistic expressions of the Igbo community.
Ceramic group of figures on a stand, made of pottery. In the centre is a man holding a drinking-horn in his left hand and a fan in his right, both signs of his status. Either side of him are two pregnant women, probably his wives, with elaborate hairstyles and scarification,…
In Igbo cosmology, Chineke is often referred to as the supreme creator God. However, the concept of Chineke is more complex and multifaceted than a single definition. Let’s look into Igbo creation stories and explore the true meaning of Chineke, the relationship between Chi and Eke, and the impact of…
This black and white photograph, taken by G.I. Jones in the 1930s, showcases five intricately carved wooden figures representing Igbo ancestral figures. These figures are placed within an obi, in Ohafia. The photograph is part of the Jones Archive at Southern Illinois University. The figures vary in height and are…