AN ILLUSTRATION OF TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE IN NNEWI   SILK SCREEN PRINT

ABSTRACT

This special project deals thoroughly with the traditional marriage ceremonies in Nnewi.  Chapter One gives an introduction to the topic, while the rest of the chapters deal with the literature review, research problems, approaches, objectives, and limitations of the study.

Chapter two gives a detailed account of marriage in Nnewi.  It discusses bride prices in Nnewi and the types of marriages available.

Chapter two gives a picturesque description of the processes and rituals involved in marriage ceremonies and then deals with the functions of marriages.

Chapter four deals with the steps taken in executing the practical aspect of the project, which is screen printing. It also deals with the materials used.  The conclusion and prospects collab the findings of the chapters and suggest areas of further inquiry and interest.  The entire project above makes up the body of this special project.

                                  TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE:

Introduction

Setting

1.1              Literature Review

1.2              Research Problems

1.3              Research Approaches

1.4              Research Objective

1.5              Scope / Limitation

CHAPTER TWO

1.1              Traditional Marriage in Nnewi

1.2              Bride – Price in Nnewi

1.3              Types of Marriage That Exist in Nnewi

CHAPTER THREE

3.1         Stages of Marriage in Nnewi

3.2         Functions of Marriage in Nnewi

CHAPTER FOUR

Screen Printing Preparation

4.0 Choices of Screen and Frame

4.1 Mounting of Screen on Frame

1.1         Transfer of Stencil to the Screen

1.2         Preparation of the Diapositive

1.3         Development of Screen on the Box Coating of

the screen with photosensitive Emulsion

1.4         The Printing Method

1.5         Choice of printing method for design

1.6         The printing paste

1.7         Preparation of Fabric and printing table

1.8         Printing Proper

1.9         Finishing Treatment

Conclusion and prospects

Bibliography

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Among the Igbo of Nigeria, marriage is a sacred institution A man or woman is to be regarded as having finally landed when he or she marries.

The marriage institution is held with high respect and infantility; it dominates most of the Igbo art and customs; hence, it is regarded as the foundation of the whole social structure. Nnewi in Anambra State is a town that best illustrates the beliefs of Igbos. In Nnewi, there are six main stages in the sanctification of traditional marriage. The first stage is “Iju Ase,” i.e., making engines. It is followed by “Inyo Uno” and then “Ika Igba nkwu”. Then the most important event is “Igba Nkwu proper. This involves a lot of celebration and merry-making. Igba- Nkwu” is followed by “Ika Idu- Uno” and then “Idu-Uno” proper. “Idu-uno is another important event in the stage of traditional marriage celebration.

The final stage is “Onodu Apuilo. This is a remarkable period of confinement for the bride in a fathering room called “Ulo Mgbde”. She is given all sorts of delicacies so that she will fatten up. The body is then richly treated regularly with local cosmetics, Uhie”. These designs are meant to beautify a newlywed woman. As already stated Igbo- Nkwo” is the most important ceremony in the traditional marriage celebration and it is usually traveled from different parts of the country in other to grace the occasion and rejoice with the married couple. Care of children, the main tarriance of the household, and the culturally imposed needs of the family.

Topologists commonly distinguish three forms of marriage: polygamy, the marriage of one man to two or more women; monogamy, the marriage of one man to one woman; and polygamy, the marriage of one woman to two or more men. Most cultures provide means for the dissolution of marriage. It is ordinarily expected that those who intend the union to be lifelong and not just a ternary affair will be broken off at the whim of one or the other partner. Among the Igbo of Nigeria, marriage is a sacred institution. A man or woman is to be regarded as having finally landed when he or she marries. In Igbo traditional society, a man’s wealth is determined by the number of wives he has. Nnewi in Anambra State is a town that best illustrates the beliefs of the Igbo.

1.1       SETTING:

(i)                 ORIGIN OF NNEWI

According to oral tradition, the Nnewi people migrated from Nri and settled in the present area they now occupy.

This led to the establishment of four villages in Nnewi, namely Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim, and Ichi.

(ii)               LOCATION:

Nnewi is located in both the Nnewi south and north local government areas of Anambra State.  Nnewi is bounded by Ihiala, Oba, Nnobi, and Amaichi.  It is located in the Guinea Savana area, hence the heavy rainfall and thick forest.

(iii)             COSMOLOGY

This means the people’s belief system.  Traditionally, most Nnewi people are subsistence farmers and livestock rearers.   They farm solely to cater to their immediate and extended families.

1.2       LITERATURE REVIEW:

There is no direct reference to traditional marriages in Nnewi in the available literature.  Since direct evidence for studies on traditional marriages in Nnewi is not available, only indirect evidence will be used.

Gladstone (1993) discussed the functions, types, and social rules of marriages in Onitsha as well as the processes involved.  The same is also true of Ikechukwu (1990), who analyzed the family in the Igbo system.  Emenike (1982) discusses the Igba Nkwu in the marriage tradition of the Igbos. These Igbo-speaking areas share the same traditional system as the ‘Nnewi people.  Others have generally treated the marriage celebration in their locality.

Alan Beals (1985) discusses aspects of African views on marriage, pointing out the function, types, and social views.  He views marriage as a contract between kin groups.  Yonina Talmon (1985) discusses mate selection in collective settlement.  He pointed out factors influencing mate selection and values.  Ottanberg (1978) examines the cultures and societies of Africa, pointing out the social values of marriage.

Basden (1921) discusses aspects of Igbo marriages.  Ifeoma focuses on the family as a social institution in the Igbo traditional society, including a discussion on the functions of the family, types, and formation of the family.  Cole and Animator (1934) did a broad survey of the arts of the individual to that of the family, to the family, and the cosmos.

From the above, one can conclude that functions, types, and victuals involved in marriages in Nnewi are still untapped in terms of available literature, and from these, research problems can be stated.

1.3       RESEARCH PROBLEMS;

Traditional marriage in Nnewi as well as in the whole Igbo land is seriously affected by the introduction of the European system of marriage namely court marriage and church weddings.  This has resulted to the extent that some just go to the court and sign the marriage register and are regarded as being married.

There is also a factor like the poor orientation of our people, atomization of the faint, and differences in what the people regarded as being the tradition.

1.4       RESEARCH APPROACHES:

The approach used in this research includes functional and historical approaches.  The rationale is to analyze the different ceremonies/rituals involved in marriages and then examine the functions and their social value.

Marriage ceremonies in different parts of Nnewi tended to have first-hand information.

Lastly, primary sources contributed greatly to this work because a lot of oral interviews were carried out.

1.5       RESEARCH OBJECTIVE

The whole research was aimed at bringing to light the value that the Nnewi people in particular and the Igbo people in general attach to the Igba-Nkwu ceremony.

As one of the most important stages in traditional marriages, it is therefore very important that it be recorded and preserved for posterity.

Textile printing is one of the media through which an event of this nature could be permanently preserved and this is why the printing of a suitable cloth for the couples celebrating the: Igba-nkwu” was undertaken.

This written aspect of the project is intended to clarify the practical aspects.

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