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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.
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INDEX
Aboh, 111, 113, 114, 121, 294
Abutshi, 114
Adornment, bodily, 197, 199, 204, 205
Adultery, 60, 66, 233, 234, 418
Affinity, laws of, 215, 417
Age-grades, 194, 223
Agriculture, 192, 208, 238, 265, 300
Aggry beads, 198, 202
“Albert”, s.s., 112
Albinos, 124, 388
“Alburkah”, s.s., 111
Anklets and bracelets, 137, 139, 198, 207, 222, 319
Ancestral spirits (see Okpensi, Glossary), 57, 167, 266, 281
Animism, 35, 37, 214, 280
Ante-natal customs, 168
Archery, 343
Asaba, 114, 115, 276, 294
—mats, 326
Athletics, 354
Attendance, School, 190, 209
Awka blacksmiths, 77, 192, 195, 205, 312, 318, 379
Babies, treatment of, 172
Baikie, Dr. W. B., 112
Bamboo mats, 315, 316
Banking, 340
Battak heathenism, 413
Battles, 195, 244, 377
Beads, 198, 222
Beds, 154
Beecroft, Consul, 112
Being, the Supreme, 36, 37, 46, 59, 283, 413
Beliefs, religious, 266
Bende, 115
Benin, 121, 131, 225, 321, 382, 386
Betrothal, 216, 217, 218, 220
Bigamy, 235
Birth customs, 167, 172
Blacksmiths, 192, 195, 205, 318
Body painting, 222, 329
Bonny, 115
Bows and arrows, 342
Brass rods, 337
Breaking “Ju-ju”, 61
Bride price, 216, 218, 22...
Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Glossary of Ibo Words and Terms Used in this Volume
- 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