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. Artworks from the Igbo have been found from as early as 9th century with the bronze artifacts found at Igbo Ukwu.

2025年1月28日 · 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. Only on the northern and western edges of the area, under influence from Igala and Benin, are hereditary rulers found.

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.

2024年12月16日 · Local artisans work with a network of fashion designers, interior decorators and art collectors to showcase Igbo craftsmanship for a global audience. Museums such as the National Museum in Enugu, as well as international art exhibitions, have featured Igbo art, illustrating its historical context and aesthetic merit.

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 ...

2017年9月25日 · The most sophisticated and precious art of Nigeria is Igbo-Ukwu bronze art. It is undoubtedly the earliest type of art in Nigeria and the first one to set on trade. Looking at all these interesting ornaments and patterns makes you wonder at how a person can express is/her own perception of the world in art.

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.

Igbo art is known for various types of masquerades, masks, outfits (symbolizing people), animals and abstract conceptions. Igbo art is also known for its bronze castings found in the town of Igbo Ukwu from the 9th century.

2024年12月31日 · The Igbo language and art are essential pillars of Igbo identity and heritage. Their preservation and promotion are crucial for ensuring cultural continuity in an increasingly globalized world. Through education, technology, cultural events, and supportive policies, Ndi Igbo can secure their rich linguistic and artistic legacy for future ...

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.