Igbo Religious Artefacts: An Instrument for the Promotion of Igbo Language and Culture
Conference: ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
Presenter(s): Florence Uju Ibeh
Tags: 2025 Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria Florence Uju Ibeh
Abstract
Artefacts are man-made objects that have some kind of cultural significance. Igbo people are blessed with some cultural artefacts which shape their lives in accordance with their traditions. However, it has been observed that due to western education and civilisation, the younger generations tend to forget these artefacts which if studied will help in the promotion of Igbo language and culture; hence the topic: Igbo traditional religious artefacts as instrument for the promotion of Igbo language and culture. The paper is charged with the aim of analysing the Igbo religious artefacts and how they reflect Igbo values and traditions. The objectives include exploring the roles religious artefacts play in promoting Igbo language and culture, challenges faced by Igbo religious artefacts in the modern society and lastly how religious artefacts can be preserved for use by the future generation. The research method for this work is descriptive survey as data collected are through secondary sources and oral interviews from some elders mostly from Anambra State. Findings reveal that, Igbo religious artefacts if well preserved are fundamental elements needed for the promotion of Igbo language and culture. The paper is expected to be of relevance to scholars, teachers and the promoters of Igbo language and culture.
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