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Nsibidi

Nsibidi

9.9
Made with traditional symbols from southeastern Nigeria
  • adjective
: Nsibidi
  • The museum displayed pottery with intricate Nsibidi designs from the Cross River region.

Examples

  • The artist created a mural in a Nsibidi style to honor her heritage.

  • He wore a shirt featuring Nsibidi patterns at the cultural festival.

  • The walls were adorned with Nsibidi carvings.

  • She wore a dress featuring Nsibidi patterns.

  • The artist created a mural in a Nsibidi style to honor her heritage.

  • He wore a shirt featuring Nsibidi symbols at the cultural festival.

  • The museum displayed pottery decorated with Nsibidi designs from the Cross River region.

Surface Forms

Nsibidi positive

Etymology

Nsibidi comes from a local language in southeastern Nigeria and the name refers to the system's signs, often explained as 'writing' or 'symbols'. So when something is described as Nsibidi, it means it is decorated with or in the style of those traditional symbols.