Nri’s leadership preserved through early 20th-century photography now being repatriated and re-shared with communities today. A powerful reminder of our rich heritage and enduring legacy. "#IgboHistory
#KingdomOfNri
#NorthcoteThomas
#AgukwuNri
#AfricanHeritage
A doorway in Agukwu Nri, present-day Anambra State, captured by British anthropologist Northcote Thomas, circa 1910-1911. MAA Cambridge.
#agukwunri #anambra #igboarchitecture #igboculture #africanarchitecture
Northcote W. Thomas photographs of Onyeso of Agukwu Nri, pictured with oton, ofo and goat skin bag. #onyeso #agukwunri #ezenri #ofo
Okoye, photographed in Agukwu Nri by Northcote Thomas around 1911 (MAA Cambridge). The facial marks he bears are called “Ịchị”, a traditional symbol of the Nri people. #Nri #agukwunri #igbo #ichi
