IKENGA - HORNS DOWN
ỌKPARA HOUSE IKENGA is a timeless and uniquely Igbo symbol that is modern and universal in its appeal. Its design is not a departure from the formal IKENGA structure but an evolution incorporating modern manufacturing and design principles. Strict attention to aesthetic and symbolic representation is maintained, as observed in the best examples of the highly stylized ‘abstract' form of IKENGA in private and public collections. This next generation of IKENGA recognizes the shifting dynamics of traditional gender roles and embraces the principles of equality in homes and workplaces, acknowledging the balance achieved through inclusion and meritocracy in today's societies.
IKENGA can be owned by anyone irrespective of class and gender.
ỌKPARA HOUSE IKENGA is a timeless and uniquely Igbo symbol that is modern and universal in its appeal. Its design is not a departure from the formal IKENGA structure but an evolution incorporating modern manufacturing and design principles. Strict attention to aesthetic and symbolic representation is maintained, as observed in the best examples of the highly stylized ‘abstract' form of IKENGA in private and public collections. This next generation of IKENGA recognizes the shifting dynamics of traditional gender roles and embraces the principles of equality in homes and workplaces, acknowledging the balance achieved through inclusion and meritocracy in today's societies.
IKENGA can be owned by anyone irrespective of class and gender.
ỌKPARA HOUSE IKENGA is a timeless and uniquely Igbo symbol that is modern and universal in its appeal. Its design is not a departure from the formal IKENGA structure but an evolution incorporating modern manufacturing and design principles. Strict attention to aesthetic and symbolic representation is maintained, as observed in the best examples of the highly stylized ‘abstract' form of IKENGA in private and public collections. This next generation of IKENGA recognizes the shifting dynamics of traditional gender roles and embraces the principles of equality in homes and workplaces, acknowledging the balance achieved through inclusion and meritocracy in today's societies.
IKENGA can be owned by anyone irrespective of class and gender.
In the Igbo belief system, existence entails a constant interplay between the human realm and the spirit world, visible and invisible forces, masculine and feminine energies. IKENGA occupies the nexus of this duality, rooted in the belief that a man's strength resides in his right arm. The Igbo culture reveres supernatural forces, and their belief in ancestral veneration led to the creation of personal shrine images like IKENGA, serving as a spiritual conduit to their ancestors.
As a cosmic entity, IKENGA is thought to collaborate with one's spiritual double, known as Chi, and other metaphysical entities tied to different facets of human personality, including Ukwu na-ije (the cosmic force of travel), Ufo (the cosmic force of one's name and reputation), and Ihu (the cosmic force of one's appearance). This collaborative role at the mythical level, symbolized by the physical Ikenga object, plays a pivotal role in generating success. IKENGA is the impulse that gives momentum to your adventurism and your enterprise.