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The images above are Igbo objects at the Smithsonian African Art Museum.

Cultural Anthropologist Task:

• A cultural anthropologist is responsible for the study of the characteristics and customs of humanity.

• Using Microsoft Publisher, your group will create a newsletter on the Igbo. You must create 1 page of your group's newsletter, for a total of 4 pages for the group. Each page should have at least 1 graphic (i.e. map, picture, art object, etc.)

Make certain you include information on the following in your report:

• Music and arts
• Alusi deities and ancestor worship
• Food and clothing
• Festivals

The following websites will provide information on your topic:

• Gale Student Reference Center Gold
  • Search on Igbo

• National Museum of African Art
  • Search the collection and photographic archives for Igbo

• Library of Congress Country Studies: Nigeria

• Alusi Exhibit

For information on Music go to:

• Gale Virtual Reference Library
  • Use advanced search and search on Igbo and Music