Baba of Karo
Baba of Karo, Mary F. Smith • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300027419
Baba of Karo
Baba of Karo, Mary F. Smith • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300027419 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300027419 · 1981
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This seminal ethnographic autobiography chronicles the life of a Hausa woman born in the late nineteenth century, as told to anthropologist Mary F. Smith during fieldwork in Nigeria. Through a series of candid interviews, Baba recounts the complexities of domestic life, the impact of colonial administration, and the nuances of traditional Hausa customs within a Muslim society. The narrative serves as a vital primary source for understanding the social history and lived experiences of women in Northern Nigeria.
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