OzikoroArchive · Photograph
The “Maw-Afia” – The spirit of a deceased man appearing to his friends, observed in Onitsha, Asaba, and other riverside towns. All spirits (maws [mmụọ]) are believed to rise from the ground. G. T. Basden (1921). Among the Ibos of Nigeria.
| Ref. | OZ-P-2443 |
|---|---|
| Type | Photograph · image/jpeg |
| Added | 24 January 2025 |
| Dimensions | 900 × 454 |
| Size | 149 KB |
| Rights | not recorded |
Used in
- Akalogoli Charms: Warding Off Evil Spirits — shown in its text
- The Maw-Afia: Spirit of the Deceased in Onitsha and Riverside Towns — its featured image
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