Category Dibia

Discover the world of traditional Igbo healers, known as Dibia, through images and descriptions of their practices, tools, and significant roles in Igbo society.

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A Dibia with His Tools, 1921

A Dibia with his tools, 1921. Source: Basden, G. T. Among the Ibos of Nigeria. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1921, pg. 160.
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.