Cultural Archives

An audio recording of a rhythmic vocal performance by a male ensemble, captured by Northcote Thomas during his anthropological surveys. The recording features a call-and-response structure with energetic, a cappella delivery and descending melodic lines. It was recorded during the …

A photograph depicting a boys' initiation dance in the Nri Akwa area. The male initiates are adorned with tight loin cloths decorated with bells around the waist, knee bands made of seeds or metal, and black caps styled as coiffure …