508 Pages
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Routledge
508 Pages
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Routledge
508 Pages
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Routledge
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First published in 1966. This book offers a description of the primitive life, customs and animistic beliefs of the Ibo people of Nigeria by one who, for thirty-five years, enjoyed the privilege of their intimate confidence and friendship. It includes 70 Illustrations and a Sketch Map and a new Bibliographical Note by John Ralph Willis.
I. THE HEART OF THE IBO, II. SACRIFICES, III. ORACLES, IV. ORACLES (continued), V. "MBARI" HOUSES, VI. IBOLAND, VII. THE IBO PEOPLE, VIII. KINGS & CHIEFS, IX. HOME LIFE, X. SOCIAL ETIQUETTE, XI. BIRTH CUSTOMS, XII. CHILDHOOD, XIII. YOUTH TO OLD AGE-Boys & MEN, XIV. YOUTH TO OLD AGE-GIRLS & WOMEN, XV. MARRIAGE, XVI. POLYGAMY & DIVORCE, XVII. ORU & OSU-SLAVES OF MEN AND GODS, XVIII. CAPITAL CRIME, XIX. LAND TENURE & INHERITANCE, XX. DEATH & BURIAL, XXI. SECOND BURIAL, XXII. PRIMITIVE LIFE, XXIII. CLAY, METAL & WOODWORKERS, XXIV. WOMEN'S WORK, XXV. MARKETING, XXVI. RECREATIONS, XXVII. MUSIC, XXVIII. DAY & NIGHT CLUBS, XXIX. DISTURBERS OF THE PEACE, XXX. YAMS, XXXI. OIL & WINE, XXXII. SOME SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE ISRAELITES & THE IBOS, XXXIII. FIRESIDE STORIES, BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE TO 1966 EDITION, INDEX
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G. T. Basden
