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…