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Ikenga (Shrine Figure)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An Ikenga is a shrine figure created by the Igbo people in Nigeria. It typically depicts a male figure with two horns on its head and symbolizes personal achievement, success, and spiritual power.

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