Mbari House: A Sacred Art of the Igbo People
Among the Igbo people living in southeast Nigeria, the Mbari House is a unique and holy artistic and cultural statement. Apart from a physical construction, it is a spiritual and community emblem reflecting the close relationship between the Igbo people and their gods, ancestors, and environment. Built with religious importance and a rare occurrence, a Mbari House provides a dwelling place for gods and spirits, therefore maintaining peace and balance in…