Igbo Collection

Maternity figure, possibly Afo, Nigeria, 19th century (wood)
HSC104256 Maternity figure, possibly Afo, Nigeria, 19th century (wood); 70x30x31 cm; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli.

Ibo Women, Nigeria - Traditional Dancing - note the Igbo ankle rattles. Date: circa 1950s

An Igbo woman wearing ankle plates, Nigeria, West Africa, 1922. Artist: Northcote Thomas
An Igbo woman wearing ankle plates, Nigeria, West Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Ijele Figure, Nigeria (textile)
HSC206691 Ijele Figure, Nigeria (textile) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: dances to the music of kings';); Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Altar: Mami Wata, Republic of Benin (photo)
HSC206688 Altar: Mami Wata, Republic of Benin (photo) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: brings wealth and loss of fertility to followers;); Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Four Bracelets, Nigeria, Probably 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Four Bracelets, Nigeria, Probably 19th century

Standing female figure, late 19th to 20th century (polychrome wood with metal
1068326 Standing female figure, late 19th to 20th century (polychrome wood with metal, fibre & beads) by Nigerian; 93.7A--22.9A--24.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Ibo Mask (wood)
HSC185280 Ibo Mask (wood) by Nigerian; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Nigerian, out of copyright

A Trading Expedition up the Niger, I (engraving)
1058900 A Trading Expedition up the Niger, I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trading Expedition up the Niger, I)

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Discover the vibrant culture of Igbo people from Nigeria, West Africa, as depicted in these captivating artworks. Witness the beauty women adorned with ankle plates and traditional dancing (An Igbo woman wearing ankle plates, Nigeria, 1922). Delve into the rich textiles and symbolism of the Ijele figure (Ijele Figure, Nigeria). Pay homage to the Mami Wata altar in the Republic of Benin (Altar: Mami Wata, Republic of Benin). Appreciate the intricate details of four 19th-century bracelets (Four Bracelets, Nigeria). Marvel at the power and mystery of an Ibo mask (Ibo Mask, wood). Join the historic trading expedition up the Niger River (A Trading Expedition up the Niger, I). Each piece tells a story of the Igbo people's resilience, creativity, and connection to their heritage.