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Okpu-Agu Hat: Symbolism, History, and Cultural Significance in Igbo Tradition
The Okpu-Agu Hat The Okpu-Agu is a knitted woollen hat, somewhat cone-shaped with a bob at the end. This bob is the ‘tail’ of the hat. It has intricate patterns of red, white, and black stripes, representing the spots of a leopard, an animal known for its strength and bravery among the Igbo people. The…
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Okpu Igbo: Traditional Igbo Hats (Male)
What are the traditional Igbo hats? Name: Okpu agu “leopard hat” (a sign of bravery/warriors) Style: Woven with white, black and red stripes (an abstract depiction of leopard spots) Origin: Abia/Cross river region, from the Ekpe (leopard society) Variation: Okpu mboko (black and white, worn by highest grade of the Ekpe society) Name: Okpu ozo…
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