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In his 1914 Anthropological Report on the Ibo-Speaking Peoples of Nigeria, British colonial anthropologist Northcote Thomas observed a fascinating dynamic in the Asaba District: Igbo women played a pivotal role in linguistic and cultural exchange across ethnic frontiers. He noted that while Igbo men showed little inclination to learn neighbouring languages like Igara or Ishan, Igbo…
Understanding “Ide miri arusi (juju) by which the people take oath,” reads a note written in a photo album by British anthropologist Northcote Thomas, accompanying a photograph taken around 1910–11. This brief yet profound description highlights the way European observers of the time often misinterpreted and generalized African religious and cultural practices using the term…
In the early 20th century, British anthropologist Northcote Thomas embarked on a series of anthropological surveys commissioned by the British colonial government. His work primarily focused on the cultures, languages, and social structures of various ethnic groups in Nigeria, including the Igbo people. Between 1910 and 1911, Thomas conducted extensive research in southeastern Nigeria, producing…
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