Here is Emeka, doing a proper job of sharing meat of a black-fronted duiker, making sure his hunting stays good!

This is real #Inequityaversion

Photo: Jerome Lewis

#BaYaka #ekila #shareproperly #Congo #huntergatherers #egalitarian #egalitarianism

Jerome has spent many years in the Forest with BaYaka #Mbendjele people. He explores gender relations, ritual and economy through the concept of #ekila -- a potency that belongs to women, men and animals.

He's speaking LIVE in the Daryll Forde Room, 2nd Floor, Dept of Anthropology. You can also join us on ZOOM (ID 384 186 2174 Passcode Wawilak)

NB Use the main entrance of the Archaeology Institute, round the corner in Gordon Sq. Take the lift to the 2nd floor, turn left out of the lift, go along the corridor until you reach a door needing a card. Someone will let you through! Please arrive between 6:15-6:30pm