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Dimensions: H:20.5" W:16.1" L:16.1" Weight: 16.3 lbs.
Igbo/Ibo Tribe Terracotta Antique Pot
The Igbo people of Nigeria have a long history of pottery-making and are known for their artistic craftsmanship and cultural traditions. Terracotta sculptures produced by the Igbo people are typically hand-built using clay and fired at high temperatures to achieve hardness and durability. They often display intricate incised or relief designs, including geometric patterns, human figures, animals, and symbolic motifs. They may also incorporate other materials such as beads, shells, or metal accents to enhance their aesthetic appeal and cultural significance. These embellishments can be used to create handles, rims, or additional decorative elements. They can be used for practical functions such as storage of food, water, or other items. Additionally, they may have ceremonial or ritual significance, being utilized in cultural and religious practices, as well as serving as symbols of wealth, status, and cultural identity.
About the Tribe
The Igbo or Ibo people of Nigeria, one of the largest tribes in Nigeria are located in the southeastern area referred to as Igboland. Igboland is divided into two sections along the lower River Niger, the eastern and Midwestern regions. Small Igbo communities are also found in parts of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. The Igbo speak the Igbo language. Before European colonization, the Igbo were not united as a single people but lived in autonomous local communities. By the mid-20th century, however, a sense of ethnic identity was strongly developed, and the Igbo-dominated Eastern region of Nigeria tried to unilaterally secede from Nigeria in 1967 as the independent nation of Biafra. By the turn of the 21st century, the Igbo numbered some 20 million. As a result of the transatlantic slave trade, Igbos have migrated to other countries including Jamaica, Cuba, Barbados, Belize, the United States among others.
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