This is because they represent the Igbo culture and are sometimes worn by non-Igbo brides to represent African culture in general. Brides choosing Igbo blouses for traditional marriage have a ...

UMUNNA (kindred) is a very vital administrative organ in Igbo land. Umunna ensures that peace reigns in the communities by being involved in the resolution of communal disputes.

The artefacts are central to the traditional religions practised by the region's Igbo people, who see them as sacred, and possessing supernatural powers. But there are now very few adherents of ...