What is Igbo Ukwu known for?
Igbo-Ukwu is notable for three archaeological sites, where excavations have found bronze artifacts from a highly sophisticated bronze metal-working culture dating to 9th century AD, centuries before other known bronzes of the region. Later, these were excavated as well.
For what forms of art are the Ibo Igbo people well known?
Igbo art is noted for Mbari architecture. Mbari houses of the Owerri-Igbo are large opened-sided square planned shelters. They house many life-sized, painted figures (sculpted in mud to appease the Alusi (deity) and Ala, the earth goddess, with other deities of thunder and water).
What is the Igbo mask made of?
Sculpture from the Igbo people date back as far as 900AD and were made from leaded bronze and copper objects.
What is Igbo Richard?
Igbo Ukwu is an African Iron Age archaeological site located near the modern town of Onitsha, in the forest zone of southeastern Nigeria. Igbo-Ukwu was discovered in 1938 by workmen who were digging a cistern and professionally excavated by Thurston Shaw in 1959/60 and 1974.
Who is the father of Igbo Ukwu?
Eri, the god-like founder of Nri, is believed to have settled the region around 948 with other related Igbo cultures following the 13th century.
Where was Igbo Ukwu art found?
southern Nigeria
Who was the first art teacher in Nigeria?
Aina Onabolu
How many villages are in Igbo Ukwu?
seven villages
Who is the father of modern Nigeria?
| Herbert Macaulay | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Royal Institute of British Architects, London Trinity College of Music |
| Occupation | politician, engineer, architect, journalist, musician. |
| Years active | 1891 – 1946 |
| Known for | Nigerian nationalism |