Igbo art (Igbo: Ǹkà Igbo) is any piece of visual art originating from the Igbo people. The Igbo produce a wide variety of art including traditional figures, masks, artifacts and textiles, plus works in metals such as bronze.

African art - Igbo, Sculpture, Rituals: On both sides of the Niger, but mainly to the east, live the Igbo. Traditionally they have lived in small and often isolated settlements scattered through the forest.

2017年9月25日 · Let’s find out more about the most enigmatic secrets from the history of Igbo-Ukwu art. The bronze sculpture of West Africa is the evidence of a highly developed, magnificent artistic tradition in this part of the continent.

2024年12月16日 · Igbo arts and crafts still evolve in modern times, incorporating innovative techniques and mediums, while retaining on its roots. Local artisans work with a network of fashion designers, interior decorators and art collectors to showcase Igbo craftsmanship for a global audience.

While many bronze objects from Igbo-Ukwo appear to have been made using the familiar lost-wax casting technique, some scholars have suggested that Igbo-Ukwu artists used a unique variation of the technique to create the finely detailed low-relief decorations, like those we see on the Shell Vessel with Leopard.

2001年10月1日 · It is possible that the inhabitants of Igbo-Ukwu had a metalworking art that flourished as early as the ninth century (though this date remains controversial). Three sites have been excavated, revealing hundreds of ritual vessels and regalia castings of bronze or leaded bronze that are among the most inventive and technically accomplished ...

2024年12月31日 · The Igbo language and art are integral components of the cultural heritage of the Igbo people of Nigeria. While these cultural expressions have thrived for centuries, globalization and modernization pose significant threats to their survival.

The Starkweather Traditional Igbo Art collection encompasses a rich array of artistic expressions deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the Igbo people of Nigeria... Collection of pictures of the Igbo and other ethnic group pieces of art collected while in Eastern Nigeria.

2024年11月12日 · Textile Art is an essential part of Igbo tradition and is woven into the fabric of social, religious, and economic life. Through its intriguing patterns, colors, and designs, Igbo textile art is a visual representation of cultural values, spiritual beliefs, and historical narratives.

IGBO ART, Nigeria. The pieces below have been vetted as authentic, most with evidence of age and use.