ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1964 this volume collects together 25 years' worth of journal articles from the UK and USA. It brings together detailed descriptions and analyses of various aspects of the Yakö peoples of the Cross River area of Eastern Nigeria and includes sections on social organization, economy and religion.

chapter I|30 pages

Land and Labour 1

chapter II|18 pages

Exchange and Consumption 1

chapter III|36 pages

Fission and Accretion in the Patriclan 1

chapter IV|50 pages

Double Descent and the Matrilineal System 1

chapter V|30 pages

Ward Organization *

chapter VI|45 pages

Village Government

chapter VII|24 pages

Spirits, Witches, and Sorcerers 1

chapter VIII|20 pages

First Fruits Rituals *

chapter IX|30 pages

The Context of Belief 1