IDNO

T.170041.GIJ

Description

A Nwammuo, flanked by an Amara or paddle standing in from of a mud wall and doorway. The Nwammuo is a wooden carved object which is “trophy” and used in a dance or play. The Nwammuo consists of groups of carved, small human figures arranged in two two tiers and with a bird on top. The Amar (paddle) is carved of wood, and consists of a paddle with a decorated handle. The paddle has one figure carved into the handle. [PB 08/09/2023]

Place

W Africa; Nigeria; Cross River area

Cultural Affliation

Igbo [historically Ibo]

Named Person

Photographer

Jones, Gwilliam Iwan (known as G.I.)

Collector / Expedition

Date

circa 1930 - 1939; October 1984

Collection Name

Jones Collection

Source

Format

Colour Transparency

Primary Documentation

Other Information

T.169937.GIJ - T.170148.GIJ were located together in a Agfa transparency box, now numbered C756/.