Wooden ikenga shrine figure with curved horns, photographed against a grey background.
Shrine figure (ikenga), possibly early 1900s; attributed by the Cleveland Museum of Art to an Igbo carver.
Overview
The University of Nigeria Nsukka’s Centre for Igbo Studies describes Igbo identity through homeland and diaspora connections.
Founded in 2014, the Centre studies language, literature, history and arts, including teaching and digital transmission.
Manchester Museum advertised community-led Igbo arts programming for 4 July 2026. Its listing establishes intended activities, not verified completion.
History & identity
Deep origins are not established by these sources.
Sources & representation
Selected institutional accounts; see bibliography.
Selected bibliography
Documented works and useful reading. This is not a list of every appearance.
- 01
Home - Centre for Igbo Studies, University Of Nigeria Nsukka
Selected bibliography.
- 02
Igbo Arts & Culture Day — Manchester Museum
Selected bibliography.
Language & cultural connections
Source-supported language and cultural connections have not yet been compiled for this profile.
References
Sources supporting this profile. Linked pages have their own scope and editorial standards.
- Academic institution web pageHome - Centre for Igbo Studies, University Of Nigeria NsukkaResearch access: 2026-10-06
- Museum event pageIgbo Arts & Culture Day — Manchester MuseumResearch access: 2026-10-06
Image credits
Museum artefact; catalogue attribution preservedWooden ikenga shrine figure with curved horns, photographed against a grey background.
Shrine figure (ikenga), possibly early 1900s; attributed by the Cleveland Museum of Art to an Igbo carver.