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A CONSIDERATION OF ETHICAL ISSUES IN ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
$10.00A CONSIDERATION OF ETHICAL ISSUES IN
ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGYBy
KOLA ADEKOLA
Department of Archaeology and AnthropologyUniversity of Ibadan
E mail: [email protected]Introduction
Archaeology is unique amongst all disciplines in that its data are non-
renewable. Once the archaeological data is destroyed, the informationthat can be derived from such data is lost.
As a result of this, professional bodies such as the Society for
American Archaeology (SAA); Archaeological Institute of America
(AIA); European Association of Archaeologists (EAA); Australian
Archaeological Association (AAA) and Society of Professional
Archaeologists (SOPA) which was founded in 1978 in America and
Archaeological Association of Nigeria have since their formation
concerned themselves with the need for a minimal level of expertise in
various areas of archaeological research. Not only this, the associations
aim at promulgating code of ethics for American, European and
Australian archaeologists. This function is a main concern of the World
Archaeological Congress at the global level. In many instances, the
tenets of the codes are applicable at all regions Nigeria inclusive.
In this paper, we are interested in examining amongst other things, the
professional responsibilities of archaeologists and anthropologists. -
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Editorial Board:………………………………………………………….…………………..…ii
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Akinwumi Ogundiran: Postcolonial Ordeal and the Emancipatory
Potentials of Archaeology/Anthropology Education in Nigeria.Babajide Olusoji Ololajulo: Oke Afa memorial arcade and the burden
of remembrance in Nigeria. Department of Archaeology and Anthropology
University of Ibadan.Orijemie Emuobosa Akpo: The Archaeobotanical and Palaeoecological Legacy
of ‘garden-based’ Agroforestry in the African RainforestKola Adekola: An Insight to 50 years of Archaeological Research in Nigeria
Olatomiwa K. Sarumoh and David Aremu:Ethnographic Study of Drum
Making and its Significance among the People of Oyo.Adeola Adeitan Lameed, Francesca Chinyere Ukpokolo and David A. Aremu: Àgbélé Symbol and the Branding of Ìyámòpó Mountain in Ìgbẹ́tì for Heritage Tourism.
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An Insight to 50 years of Archaeological Research in Nigeria
$10.00An Insight to 50 years of Archaeological Research in Nigeria
By
Kola AdekolaDepartment of Archaeology and Anthropology,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
E mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Tel: +234-8023374474ABSTRACT
Archaeology is perhaps one of the best barometers to examine 50years
of African study research in Nigeria. It is no gain saying that
archaeology has a central role in providing a holistic understanding of
Nigerian history both with regard to its temporal depth and
complexity. For the past five decades’ scientific research in archaeology
has witnessed an exponential growth from the pioneer efforts of
individuals like Thurstan Shaw, Bernard Fagg and Frank Willett. The
foundation by the pioneers is exemplified by Thurstan Shaw’s
archaeological investigations in Igbo-Ukwu and Iwo-Eleru in the
South Eastern and South Western Nigeria respectively. Arguably,
they were the benchmarks for archaeological investigations in the entire
West African region.
The tempo of archaeological research has improved tremendously
following these earlier works. This essay, therefore, critically examines
some of the archaeological researches conducted in Nigeria with the aim
of highlighting the trajectories of development. It also argues that
perhaps with more funding (for equipment, fieldwork exercise, dating);
training and re-training of archaeologists, the Nigerian field has a lot
of potentials in the understanding of the myriads of problems
confronting the Nigerian state in particular and the global community
in general.
Keywords: Archaeological research in Nigeria; Nigerian
archaeologist; Nok; Ife; Esie; Sungbo-Eredo -
WAJA VOLUME 52 1 FULL
$50.00WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY
REVUE OUEST AFRICAINE d’ ARCHEOLOGIEISSN 0331-3158
Edited by
David A. AremuAssisted by
Jonathan O. Aleru and Aicha Toure Gninin
Volume 52(1) 2022
Published on Behalf of West African Archaeological Association by the Editorial Board of WAJA
Editorial
1. Editorial Board
Ballouche, A. – Universite d’ Angers, France
Boachie-Ansah, J. – University of Ghana, Legon, Accra
Derefaka A.A. – University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Jemkur, J. – University of Jos, Nigeria
Okafor E.E. – University of Nsukka, Nigeria
Apoh W. – President, W.A.A.A. (Ex-Officio)
Kouassi K.S. – Treasurer, W.A.A.A. (Ex-Officio)
2. Advisory Board
Professor H. Bocoun
Professor T. Champion
Professor A.F.C. Holl
Professor J.B. Kiethega
Professor M.A. Sowunmi
Professor J. Mangut
Professor Isa Tijani
Editor-In-Chief: – David A. AremuUniversity of Ibadan, Nigeria
Associate Editors: – Jonathan O. Aleru (Anglophone)
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
– Aicha Toure GnininAssistante, Institut des Sciences
Anthropologiques de
Development (ISAD)
UFR-SHS Universite Felix
Honphouet – Biology Cocody –
Abidjan, Cote d’ IvoireBusiness Manager: – R.A. Alabi,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Assist. Business Managers: – Kingsley C. Daraojimba
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Z. A. Gundu,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
NigeriaNote to Contributors
Contributors are advised to follow our format in preparing their contributions. We do not
accept footnote referencing. All references must be compiled alphabetically at the end of the
paper with the surname of the authors coming first, followed by year of publication, then the
title of paper and the medium of publication. ALL ILLUSTRATIONS MUST BE DIGITIZED AND
SHOULD HAVE GOOD CONTRAST AND NOT BE TOO MANY. THEY SHOULD BE AT THE END OF
THE TEXT BEFORE THE LIST OF REFERENCES. An electronic copy of the text and the illustrations
should be sent with two hardcopies.
The software used must be indicated. However, we advise any of the following: Microsoft
Office-MS-Word, Adobe Page Maker7 or Word Perfect 8. All contributions not conforming to
the above requirements will be rejected.
Papers are to be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief:
Prof David A. Aremu; email, ([email protected])
Department of Archaeology and Anthropology,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Or
The Business Manager,
Prof Raphael A. Alabi, email, ([email protected])
Department of Archaeology and Anthropology,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.Waja Volume 52(1)
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORSAkinwumi Ogundiran : University of North Carolina, Charlotte, United
State of America.
Babajide Olusoji Ololajulo: Department of Archaeology and
Anthropology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Orijemie Emuobosa Akpo: Department of Archaeology and Anthropology,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Kola Adekola: Department of Archaeology and Anthropology,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Olatomiwa K. Sarumoh and David Aremu Department of Archaeology
and Anthropology, University of Ibadan.
Adeola Adeitan Lameed, Francesca Chinyere Ukpokolo and David A. Aremu:
Department of Sustainability Studies, University of Ibadan and Department of
Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Ibadan.TABLE OF CONTENT
Akinwumi Ogundiran: Postcolonial Ordeal and the Emancipatory
Potentials of Archaeology/Anthropology Education in Nigeria.
Babajide Olusoji Ololajulo: Oke Afa memorial arcade and the burden
of remembrance in Nigeria. Department of Archaeology and Anthropology
University of Ibadan.
Orijemie Emuobosa Akpo: The Archaeobotanical and Palaeoecological Legacy
of ‘garden-based’ Agroforestry in the African Rainforest
Kola Adekola: An Insight to 50 years of Archaeological Research in Nigeria
Olatomiwa K. Sarumoh and David Aremu: Ethnographic Study of Drum
Making and its Significance among the People of Oyo.
Adeola Adeitan Lameed, Francesca Chinyere Ukpokolo and David A. Aremu: Àgbélé
Symbol and the Branding of ÌyámòpóMountain in Ìgbẹ́tìfor Heritage Tourism.Waja Volume 52(2)
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS
Kola Adekola: Department of Archaeology and Anthropology
University of Ibadan
Ruivo Ferreira Burmann, André Luiz: Goethe University in Frankfurt am
Main/Germany.
Kyazike Elizabeth: Department of History and Political Science, Kyambogo
University.
David Akwasi Mensah Abrampah and Mark Henry Freeman: Department of Archaeology andHeritage Studies University of Ghana and Cirrus Oil Company, Ghana.
ỌLÁLE Ỵ́ Ẹ Samuel Káyo ḍ́ é and Oyelàdé Olúfikáyo
̣́Kúnlé: Department of Religious
Studies, University of Ìbàdàn̩ , Ìbàdàn̩ , Òỵ ó
̣State, Nigeria; Chapel of the Resurrection,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Monica O. Aneni: Department of Classics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Daniel Kenechukwu Chidiogo 1Ibeanu Anselm Maduabuchi and 1Eze-Uzomaka
Pamela: Department of Archaeology and Tourism, University of Nigeria, Nsukka