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Ide Miri Arusi’: A Feminine River Divinity in Igbo Cosmology

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…

ByChuka1 day ago0Comments

Colonial Anthropology and Igbo Society: A Woman and Child from Agukwu Nri

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…

ByChukaDecember 19, 20240Comments

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