Category: Portraits

View captivating portraits of Igbo individuals and groups, capturing the essence of Igbo life from everyday scenes to significant cultural moments.

  • A Couple from Asaba, Nigeria, 1900

    A Couple from Asaba, Nigeria, 1900

    Photo: Museum of Fine Arts Boston
    A Couple from Asaba, 1900. Photo: Museum of Fine Arts Boston

    This photograph provides a look into life in Asaba around 1900. It captures a couple whose clothing reflects a blend of cultural influences. The man’s outfit shows signs of European fashion, while the woman’s attire incorporates traditional Igbo elements, illustrating the merging of local and colonial styles during that period.

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  • An elder of Obomkpa, c. 1912-13

    An elder of Obomkpa, c. 1912-13

    An elder of Obomkpa Photographed by Northcote Thomas, c. 1912-13. Credit: Uchechi Ogbonna
    An elder of Obomkpa Photographed by Northcote Thomas, c. 1912-13. Credit: Uchechi Ogbonna

    This photograph, captured by Northcote Thomas around 1912-13, presents an elder of Obomkpa, providing a unique glimpse into the heart of this community. The elder’s expression and attire reflect the wisdom and traditions that define Obomkpa.

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