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Igbo Ikoro slit drum, the most important Igbo instrument and also the most sacred.

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Ukara wrapper, with nsibidi symbols dyed on with waxing.

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An Igbo house in the early 20th century.

Here's a site with some really great Igbo-Ukwu images that you'd normally have to scan from books., as some of them aren't the ones most commonly shown:

http://www.mcah.columbia.edu/dbcourses/publicportfolio.cgi?view=428

You can also click on each image to get a larger view.

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The same ceremonial snail vessel.

PhysicsMHD:

Here's a site with some really great Igbo-Ukwu images that you'd normally have to scan from books., as some of them aren't the ones most commonly shown:

http://www.mcah.columbia.edu/dbcourses/publicportfolio.cgi?view=428

You can also click on each image to get a larger view.

I posted some of the pictures here. There was another book called Igbo-Ukwu vol 1-2 that had some rare images as well.

Bronze ceremonial wine bowl cast by the 'lost wax' method, Igbo Ukwu, Nigeria, 9th century.

Ornate leaded bronze staff head, Igbo Ukwu, Nigeria, 9th-10th century

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Wooden mask with an nsibidi motif on the cheeks.

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Dike of Ukpor's war tower, 18 century, Ukpor. The war tower was used to house family and valuables in times of war and also to keep on a look out. War towers were usually part of compounds, this particular one has been reduced in size for maintenance.

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Ancestral figure, Ika-Igbo.

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A more recent Igbo-Ukwu bronze, 19-20th century.

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Large Igbo Terracotta Statue of a Seated Mother and Child, 20th century.

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Agbogho mmuo, maiden spirit mask.

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Ijele masquerade.

Wait. . . . "nka" means "art"?

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Ijele ancestral spirit masquerade.

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Roped Pot on a Stand; 9–10th century
From Igbo Isaiah, Igbo-Ukwu
Leaded bronze

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IGBO HELMET MASK, NIGERIA Carved wood with elaborate superstructure featuring ancestors and avian images, early to mid-20th c. With raised scarification on kaolin-covered face and remnants of traditional costume, these represent the spirit of a young deceased maiden, thought of as a protective entity. (Provenance: John C.Haley, Richmond, California). Fair condition with losses to finial and figures. Mounted on metal display stand. Without costume: 22'' x 14''

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Agbogho mmuo, Early 20th Century, possibly late 19th Century.

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Traditional twisted bronze bracelet used as currency.

Bracelets

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Bronze bell

As in many other parts of the world, bells were used as portable noisemakers proclaiming a sacred presence, on the one hand, & neutralizing hostile or harmful forces on the other. Bells were used as tools of communication, instruments for conveying important messages and as a form of currency.

9"H x 3.5"W x 3"

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Recreation of an Igbo-Ukwu burial chamber.

Godess Ala (or Ani, Ajana), goddess of the earth and law in the Mbari houses.

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A mask.

A statue of Ikenga, an Igbo alusi (or deity) of power and success.

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An interesting spirit mask.

Ada nwa mma masquerade of Ngwo, along with some other characters of the dance play.

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Original female hairstyles.

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Igbo hats and helmets for protecting the head against blows in battle.

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Eru-wa-mgbede (Aro quarters, Isiokpo)

The Eru-wa-mgbede mask-character of Aro-Isiokpo offers a rounded personality exhibiting characteristics of omumu beauty that includes qualities of gentleness and strength as earlier discussed. She is a female mask accompanied by both men and women. She displays gentleness in her subtle movement and dance, but strength and vigor are evident in the amazing dashing movements as well as the extraordinary ‘flying feats” regarded as supernatural. Preparation for the part is a big challenge for the male actor who must perfect his portrayal of feminine and masculine actions as well as supernatural feats. Acrobatics hardly pose much problem for actors in the community where the sport is a major pass-time. However, extensive rehearsal and preparation are required for the extraordinary actions that appear supernatural. Preparation includes seclusion, absence from sexual contact, plantain based vegetable diet, chewing of medicinal root called ugbugbo, and spiritual communion. Although I tried to explain his seclusion and concentration on his theatrical goal, abstainance that helped to conserve his energy and the vegetarian diet that kept him agile for female dance, the actor insisted that metaphysics was largely responsible for his actions.

http://www.chiwrite.com/female%20power.html