Igbo clothing was often seen as luxury imports and in places like in some parts of modern day niger delta were used as a signifier of class.

Images of Akwaete(Igbo style) fabric below

Below that is a picture of an opobo chief's daughter wearing Igbo clothing.

Igbo artisans and craftsmen were so skilled that they often dominated not only economically but also culturally over their smaller neighbours.


Just as a result of good business sense and a passion for excellence.

Excerpts of a European remarking the relationship between Igbos and some of their Niger Delta Neighbours.

Igboland was a hub for manufacturing of cloth, but since the turn of the century, local industries were targeted seriously. First by the European economic stranglehold and policies, which sought to make their exports primary consumer goods, and then by the second-hand clothing trade.

Many historical cloth-making sites were decimated and the art of cultivating and weaving cotton lost, but there are still some groups that persist till this day, creating traditional Igbo fabrics for traditional ceremonies.

thebosstrevor1:


Nsibidi isnt a writing language but a pictogram or syllabograms.

If Nsibidi was actually a writing language then it would have been developed, look at the English language, the old king james version english developed to the present English language.

Why are the igbos not writing in Nsibidi?

You claim the igbos were not walking about naked but in skimpy clothes but there are lot of pictorial evidence that showed otherwise they were barely covered.

An hunter gathering society is the first stage of civilization, so how can they be more intelligent than an agricultural or pastoral tribes.

Unfortunately, many African tribes haven't passed the hunter gathering, agricultural and pastoral stages of civilization.

Btw, most pastoral tribes are known as the warrior tribes and elite tribes, small in number but love to be the ruling class, this trace have been found in the tutsi tribe, maasai ,fulani etc.

Nsibidi is a system of writing.
I did not say they didn't walk around naked, yes most of them walked around naked but you're making it seem as if they all walked around naked and nothing else as if many of them didn't drape a cloth across their bodies which is wrong.

In the jungian cognitive functions the most intelligent type is the NT type and they are more likely to behave like people in Hunter gatherer societies or tribes. Just because the hunter gatherers rarely plant their food does not mean they are stupid, yes they maybe primitive but their hunter gatherer skills are still very valuable up to this day.

Valuable skills such as intuition, empathy and creativity which is the driving force of every great civilization and which is not very abundant in the farmer/pastoralist society.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAGjuRwx_Y8

theFilmtric:

Stop decieving yourselves
Nsibidi wasn't Igbo

They were basically naked

The first historical man(homo sapiens) were hunter gatherers
Are they more intelligent than the present mostly farming man?

This thread is full of propaganda

In a way. In some areas they are.
Even though we have all been made to fit in the farmer society which has been promoted as ideal it doesn't mean there aren't people in the farmer society who exhibit the hunter gatherer behavior they don't necessarily have to live in the Amazon forest or isolated away from the world doing their thing.

And if you've noticed people with the hunter gatherer behavior in farmer societies are the ones who usually revolutionize the world example Albert Einstein and Jesus Christ.

TripleOh7:


Lol.

See ignorance at its peak o.

Chai!

Provide sound arguments or Bleep off!!

ba7man:
There is no known empire that has ever existed in the southeast.

Dwellings there consisted of hamlets.

That's because they weren't autocratic, majority of empires are synonymous with autocracy, it's very rare to find a democratic empire. They practiced a form of democracy, your people wouldn't have thought of until the coming of the white man.

Easternblood:
It's divine bro

I am happy you understand bro

Living in some igbo compounds was like living in a small town. While on family lived therein, in reality numerous 'families' made their home within it's fences/walls.

It was a like microcosm of society within itself. Due to diverse architectural styles, Igbo compounds could often look very different. Some Igbos didn't even live in 'compounds' as we know it today, but seemingly in rows of housing units.

Sights and sounds of some Igbo compounds below.

More pictures of Igbo compounds below.

siofra:


In a way. In some areas they are.
Even though we have all been made to fit in the farmer society which has been promoted as ideal it doesn't mean there aren't people in the farmer society who exhibit the hunter gatherer behavior they don't necessarily have to live in the Amazon forest or isolated away from the world doing their thing.

And if you've noticed people with the hunter gatherer behavior in farmer societies are the ones who usually revolutionize the world example Albert Einstein and Jesus Christ.

They won't understand bro

Great thread

More scenery from Igbo compounds...

To ward off excessive dust, some Igbos used various forms of pavement to build pathways around the compound.

Like stated before, not all Igbos lived in the stereotypical high walled compound.

This was a significant feature mainly attributed to some Igbo regions that lived in more open plains, which lacked the natural geographical sheltering that more forested regions had.

These walls were quite thick, and usually strong enough to mount cannons. For extra security, watchtowers, which were usually a couple stories tall was erected near the site.

Some other Igbo groups simply used a fence to cordon of family land. Like pointed out in the excerpt of European travellers to an Igbo town some posts back.

Notice the towers at the back of the compound.

Not only were were they used as watchtowers, but also escape rooms, and occasionally just an additional room.

siofra:


In a way. In some areas they are.
Even though we have all been made to fit in the farmer society which has been promoted as ideal it doesn't mean there aren't people in the farmer society who exhibit the hunter gatherer behavior they don't necessarily have to live in the Amazon forest or isolated away from the world doing their thing.

And if you've noticed people with the hunter gatherer behavior in farmer societies are the ones who usually revolutionize the world example Albert Einstein and Jesus Christ.

You talking crap


Is your Jesus white or black?

siofra:


That's because they weren't autocratic, majority of empires are synonymous with autocracy, it's very rare to find a democratic empire. They practiced a form of democracy, your people wouldn't have thought of until the coming of the white man.

I repeat
Stop lying
I don't wanna go all out
This thread will fall into shambles

thebosstrevor1:


Nsibidi isnt a writing language but a pictogram or syllabograms.

If Nsibidi was actually a writing language then it would have been developed, look at the English language, the old king james version english developed to the present English language.

Why are the igbos not writing in Nsibidi?

You claim the igbos were not walking about naked but in skimpy clothes but there are lot of pictorial evidence that showed otherwise they were barely covered.

An hunter gathering society is the first stage of civilization, so how can they be more intelligent than an agricultural or pastoral tribes.

Unfortunately, many African tribes haven't passed the hunter gathering, agricultural and pastoral stages of civilization.

Btw, most pastoral tribes are known as the warrior tribes and elite tribes, small in number but love to be the ruling class, this trace have been found in the tutsi tribe, maasai ,fulani etc.

Igbos have always been staunchly agriculturalists being that they allegedly descended from the first West African farmers. This meant that they often looked down on both pastoralists and hunter-gatherers.

Despite this, it is almost certain that ancient Igbos would have preferred hunter-gatherers far more than pastoralist groups.

The focal point of a hunter-gatherer's mindset is giving back what you take in. Due to their lifestyle, they are usually more insular and keep to themselves. Again due to their societal structure, their beliefs generally warn of the destructive nature of greed.

The mindset of a farmer is sowing much to reap bountiful rewards. Everywhere they go, they build up settlements and bring development. In the forefront of their mind is the drive to innovate and improve to continue to reap in abundance.

For Pastoralists, the nature of their lifestyle can often promote encroaching on other people's territory and generally causing a nuisance. It's no secret that historically, annoyances that farming settlements often faced such as kidnapping, theft and land troubles tended to stem from more nomadic groups.

Fahdiga1:
Even though I'm a Yoruba man but my great grandfather who was an Oba in Ilesha back then told me the truth that the Igbos were the first civilized black race in the world. That they helped bring civilization to our Yoruba land. I keep wondering how the Igbos were to be exposed so early more than us the Yorubas

You don't have to lie to make us Igbos feel good as misinformation is as bad as a wrong advice and an enemy's bullet

thebosstrevor1:
Most of what is written here are pure propaganda and lies, an attempt to change and distort history.

There is nothing wrong being proud of your identity but an attempt to change history is wrong.

The igbo clothing you made mentioned of, it was not indigenous to igbo people, almost every tribe made a similar clothing style like the one you posted.

Fyi, this has nothing to do with igbo hating.

You don't seem to get off your reasoning right?
Always of the mindset to exalt yours and demean other right?
Even oyibo had a time they were half naked; so showing you a picture of a naked Italian is a proof that Italians are not good in clothing designs?Everyone evolved and the OP talked about the expertise in weaving clothes

More examples of Igbo merchandise and household items


Notice the intricately manufactured metal jugs in the first picture? Sadly, many now would go as far as Asia and other places to import the same level of quality.

Shiver99:
Notice the towers at the back of the compound.

Not only were were they used as watchtowers, but also escape rooms, and occasionally just an additional room.

Such an enchanting thread!

I love reading about our history, especially about how we lived our lives during precolonial times. Sometimes seeing depictions of it in traditional Nollywood films doesn't give me the satisfaction I want because I feel they're exaggerations that could be far from reality.

These ones here are pure facts with pictural evidences to boot!

Good job bro!!

More items of Igbo manufacture


Tobacco pipe and various recovered pieces of cloth

thebosstrevor1:


Nsibidi isnt a writing language but a pictogram or syllabograms.

If Nsibidi was actually a writing language then it would have been developed, look at the English language, the old king james version english developed to the present English language.

Why are the igbos not writing in Nsibidi?

You claim the igbos were not walking about naked but in skimpy clothes but there are lot of pictorial evidence that showed otherwise they were barely covered.

An hunter gathering society is the first stage of civilization, so how can they be more intelligent than an agricultural or pastoral tribes.

Unfortunately, many African tribes haven't passed the hunter gathering, agricultural and pastoral stages of civilization.

Btw, most pastoral tribes are known as the warrior tribes and elite tribes, small in number but love to be the ruling class, this trace have been found in the tutsi tribe, maasai ,fulani etc.

It's bad eggs like you that give yorubas bad name. Must you show your insecurities in every Igbo issue? Someone opened a thread to showcase a rich archive of historical Igbo civilization only for you to intrude and start throwing tantrums all over? Why do you guys feel so insecure and attacked whenever Igbos try to project themselves? Oga Ade why??

This attitude most of you yorubas exhibit is quite disgusting to say the least. Spits!

FreeIgbos:


It's bad eggs like you that give yorubas bad name. Must you show your insecurities in every Igbo issue? Someone opened a thread to showcase a rich archive of historical Igbo civilization only for you to intrude and start throwing tantrums all over? Why do you guys feel so insecure and attacked whenever Igbos try to project themselves? Oga Ade why??

This attitude most of you yorubas exhibit is quite disgusting to say the least. Spits!

I don't really think that is a Yoruba person.

Igbo chests and boxes.

Various entrances to Igbo compounds.


These were done completely to taste and some could be more intricate than others.

Fahdiga1:
Even though I'm a Yoruba man but my great grandfather who was an Oba in Ilesha back then told me the truth that the Igbos were the first civilized black race in the world. That they helped bring civilization to our Yoruba land. I keep wondering how the Igbos were to be exposed so early more than us the Yorubas

when an ipob pretend you easily know... no body can use an ibo man for spy because they dont have the intelligency to pretend..

Shiver99:
So Igbos enjoyed somewhat relative peace before the slave trade compared to some other groups.

The heavily armed and fearsome populous, the massively dense population and the terrain discouraged many from attempting to penetrate deep into this territory.

now i understand why they keep deleting your posts.....how can one allow threads lies...?
igbos that Ijaws were selling as slaves to europeans... Guy stop lying

Pictures of Igbo temples

The most famous is the mbari temple but there were various other types as well.

More photos of various shrines and temples

And a picture of an mbari temple made of cement in the middle