ABSTRACT

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.

chapter I|23 pages

THE HEART OF THE IBO

chapter II|22 pages

SACRIFICES

chapter III|15 pages

ORACLES

chapter IV|9 pages

ORACLES (2)

chapter V|12 pages

"MBARI" HOUSES

chapter VI|13 pages

IBOLAND

chapter VII|11 pages

THE IBO PEOPLE

chapter VIII|19 pages

KINGS & CHIEFS

chapter IX|16 pages

HOME LIFE

chapter X|6 pages

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE

chapter XI|15 pages

BIRTH CUSTOMS

chapter XII|12 pages

CHILDHOOD

chapter XIII|13 pages

YOUTH TO OLD AGE — BOYS & MEN

chapter XIV|12 pages

YOUTH TO OLD AGE — GIRLS & WOMEN

chapter XV|17 pages

MARRIAGE

chapter XVI|17 pages

POLYGAMY & DIVORCE

chapter XVII|18 pages

ORU & OSU—SLAVES OF MEN & GODS

chapter XVIII|5 pages

CAPITAL CRIME

chapter XIX|5 pages

LAND TENURE & INHERITANCE

chapter XX|24 pages

DEATH & BURIAL

chapter XXI|10 pages

SECOND BURIAL

chapter XXII|14 pages

PRIMITIVE LIFE

chapter XXIII|16 pages

CLAY, METAL & WOODWORKERS

chapter XXIV|9 pages

WOMEN'S WORK

chapter XXV|10 pages

MARKETING

chapter XXVI|16 pages

RECREATIONS

chapter XXVII|10 pages

MUSIC

chapter XXVIII|13 pages

DAY & NIGHT CLUBS

chapter XXIX|12 pages

DISTURBERS OF THE PEACE

chapter XXX|10 pages

YAMS

chapter XXXI|14 pages

OIL & WINE

chapter XXXIII|29 pages

FIRESIDE STORIES