IGBO trays

Igbo boxes

Igbo currency (Coiled currency)

Alj Harem's taken on the Igbo currency

It is quite amazing that the Igbos used coiled copper as a form of currency; Very interesting indeed !!

If anyone is knowledgeable, pls explain how the copper metals were coiled like that

Hebrew inscription on the stone throne of Gad in Enugwu Aguleri, Anambra Nigeria - The present paramount ruler is HRH Eze Chekwuemeka-Eri.

Eri is the direct descendant of Biblical Gad The progenitor of the Igbo race through AgulERI, UmulERI, NRI, OhaERI e.t.c.

Genesis 46:16: And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.

For more information see link below:

www.igbofriendsofisrael.com

Great and nice one. Aij harem do study arts and culture? just wondering how you always dominate in this field

executinal:

Great and nice one. Aij harem do study arts and culture? just wondering how you always dominate in this field

LOL I would take that as a compliment .A Very interesting part Nigeria history is the culture

Bronze, Brass/copper attachments, 9th century AD, Dia. 30.5 cm., National Museum, Lagos.

Location: Igbo Ukwu, Alaigbo | Date: 1950-1960

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Scabbard and other Igbo Ukwu items

From top left to bottom right: Okpogho (Manilla), crescent-shaped bowl, scabbard. 9th century, Igbo Ukwu (Ora-eri)

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Just to add for those interested in the cultural history of Igbo towns and spelling

Original (correct) names/spellings for Igbo City's/Towns/Villages
Abakaliki is Abakaleke; Afikpo is Ehugbo; Asaba is Ahaba; Awgu is Ogu; Awka is Oka; Bonny is Ubani; Enugu is Enugwu; Ibusa is Igbuzor; Igrita is Igwuruta; Oguta is Ugwuta; Onitsha is Onicha; Owerri is Owerre; Oyigbo is Obigbo; Port Harcourt is Diobu; Ogwashi-Uku is Ogwa Nshi Ukwu

PROUD MAMY WATA WITH HER LONG RINGED "RAINBOW" NECK, AN ATTRIBUTEOF BEAUTY AMONG OWERRI IBO. IT IS NOT INCONSISTENT FOR THIS TRADITIONAL GODDESS TO WEAR A CHRISTIAN CROSS. IN THE MBARI TO ALA AT EGBELU OBUBE. ARTIST: NNAJI.

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A FANCIFUL HIPPOPOTAMUS GLORIFIED WITH ABSTRACT PATTERNS REMINISCENT OF DESIGNS PAINTED ON WOMEN'S BODIES. IN THE MBARI TO AFO AT UMUAHIAGU. ARTIST: AKAKPORO.

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THE CARVED DOOR AND MODELED AND POLISHED WALLS OF EKE'S COMPOUND IN UMUONA.

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THE MYTHICAL APE-MAN OKPANGU. MBARI AT UMUOKEADA ISU OBIANGWU.

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Mbari in a Museum

Present location :- Museum of Traditional Nigerian Architecture, Jos Museum, Jos, Nigeria

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IGBO: mmaji mask

The mask, carved in wood rather soft and covered with whitish pigment tending to ocher, gray, blue and blacks, is surmounted by a curious sort of crest / plume, in the secret language of symbols, is the sharp blade of a curved knife used especially for the yam harvest ( mma ji ) without, however, associated with the special cult of the famous tuber is a staple food of the Igbo people. Worn mainly by young people, these particular abstract masks appear in a dance group during a highly respected and appreciated by the Igbo, dance Okonkwo , animated and punctuated by the sound of marimbas.

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Igbo / Ekoi Cross River Headdress



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Ancient Igbo doors crave and design

The intricately carved doors of the Igbo people of Nigeria form a third impressive group. Carved of a sacred hardwood, iroko, for major patrons, they served as entrance portals to an obi, the male meeting house. Iroko wood is associated with males, power and certain mysteries. The tree's spirit is ritually placated before felling. The large planks were extremely difficult to make. The doors are distinguished by the careful chip carving into V-shaped grooves and the contrasts of plain with densely carved areas.

Moor craved doors from Iroko tree in Igboland













Notice the chain



Very old craved door







close up

A fetish is a statue or object with magical power, like an amulet, talisman or good luck charm. In traditional, tribal Africa, especially in Zaire, these beliefs are manifested in some of the most expressive and magical power figures ever created. This exhibit brings together the relics of many peoples, all used for specific functions, usually to conjure away evil spirits or attempt to control one's destiny.

Igbo gongs

Igbo gourds

More Igbo gourds

Note : the Gourds containers are made from gourds, with a woven surface interlaced with thin metal wire.

Igbo metal works

In this case Ofo

Igbo metalwork includes cast gongs and Ofo ritual objects (cast solid), plus iron ceremonial staffs and axes and a post held together and adorned with iron.

these are really spectacular are you sure they are NOT yoruba??

aribisala0:

these are really spectacular are you sure they are NOT yoruba??

No they are not

I got them from this site, you can check it out

http://mccoy.lib.siu.edu/jmccall/jones/misc.html

http://www.hamillgallery.com/SITE/ListOfImagesbyTribe.html

i wan cause riot

aribisala0:

i wan cause riot

No one wants to see your brown ashy teeth. Mumu.

ya mama na mumu if not she 4 no allow ya crazeman papa touch am. nkita

Its good some ppl preserved these treasures
Nice for posterity

Shows Igbos lived lives devoid of boko haram inklings
Such doors , ehhhhhhhhhhh

aribisala0:

i wan cause riot