Figure 77
Igbo Household Segmentation
The lineage segments into two groups according to sets of brothers - (E and F) and (G and H) - from the same mother.
After the branch estabished by B's sons has segmented, it begins to grow according to the standard rules.
F takes a second wife
K's sons marry and bring in wives, while her daughter marries out.
P's son marries and starts a new generation, while her daughter marries out
E's sister's son moves in with his wife and child
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