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ibo, ebo, eboe, eboans, heebo

ibo, ebo, eboe, eboans, heebo

Works span 1900–1960

The Enduring Legacy of the Ibo Mask Makers For centuries, the collective artistry of the Ibo, Ebo, Eboe, Eboans, and Heebo peoples – terms often used interchangeably to denote related ethnic groups within southeastern Nigeria – has flourished as a vibrant expression of culture, spirituality, and social order. More than simply craftspeople, these artists are keepers of tradition, their hands shaping not just wood, but the very identity…

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dated works
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chapters
1900
first work
1960
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through ibo, ebo, eboe, eboans, heebo's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups ibo, ebo, eboe, eboans, heebo's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.