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<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 20:40, 29 January 2026</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l1">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">{{Technique</del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">| name = Beadmaking</del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">| region = Nigeria</del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">}}</del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Beadmaking&#039;&#039;&#039; is a craft technique involving the production, shaping, and assembly of beads used for adornment, ritual objects, and symbolic regalia. In Nigeria, beadmaking is closely connected to social status, spiritual meaning, and long-standing trade traditions.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Beadmaking&#039;&#039;&#039; is a craft technique involving the production, shaping, and assembly of beads used for adornment, ritual objects, and symbolic regalia. In Nigeria, beadmaking is closely connected to social status, spiritual meaning, and long-standing trade traditions.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <!-- diff cache key nigeria_craftpedia_africa-nrafcp_:diff:1.41:old-92:rev-93:php=table --> </table>

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<p>Created page with &quot;{{Technique | name = Beadmaking | region = Nigeria }} &#039;&#039;&#039;Beadmaking&#039;&#039;&#039; is a craft technique involving the production, shaping, and assembly of beads used for adornment, ritual objects, and symbolic regalia. In Nigeria, beadmaking is closely connected to social status, spiritual meaning, and long-standing trade traditions. == Definition == Beadmaking refers to the creation of small perforated objects designed to be strung or attached to other materials. Beads may be pro...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Technique<br /> | name = Beadmaking<br /> | region = Nigeria<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Beadmaking&#039;&#039;&#039; is a craft technique involving the production, shaping, and assembly of beads used for adornment, ritual objects, and symbolic regalia. In Nigeria, beadmaking is closely connected to social status, spiritual meaning, and long-standing trade traditions.<br /> <br /> == Definition ==<br /> Beadmaking refers to the creation of small perforated objects designed to be strung or attached to other materials. Beads may be produced from a variety of materials and assembled into complex decorative forms.<br /> <br /> == Historical usage ==<br /> Beadmaking has a long history in Nigeria, with beads playing significant roles in:<br /> * Personal adornment<br /> * Royal and courtly regalia<br /> * Ritual and ceremonial practices<br /> * Trade and economic exchange<br /> <br /> Beads often functioned as markers of authority, wealth, and cultural identity.<br /> <br /> == Materials ==<br /> Beadmaking in Nigerian crafts involves materials such as:<br /> * Glass<br /> * Stone<br /> * Metal<br /> * Shell<br /> * Organic materials (seeds, bone)<br /> <br /> Many beads were historically imported through trade, while others were locally produced or modified.<br /> <br /> == Techniques and methods ==<br /> Traditional beadmaking techniques include:<br /> * Shaping and perforating raw materials<br /> * Grinding and polishing<br /> * Drilling holes for stringing<br /> * Assembling beads into strands or patterns<br /> <br /> In some contexts, beadmaking focuses more on assembly and symbolic arrangement than on primary material production.<br /> <br /> == Cultural and social context ==<br /> Beadmaking is often associated with:<br /> * Royal institutions and leadership<br /> * Ritual specialists<br /> * Social hierarchy and identity<br /> <br /> The use and arrangement of beads may be governed by strict cultural rules and symbolism.<br /> <br /> == Regional variation ==<br /> Beadmaking traditions vary across Nigeria, influenced by:<br /> * Trade connections<br /> * Cultural symbolism<br /> * Availability of materials<br /> <br /> Certain regions are particularly known for elaborate bead traditions linked to leadership and ceremonial life.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> * [[:Category:Beads]]<br /> * [[:Category:Adornment]]<br /> * [[:Category:Traditional crafts of Nigeria]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Techniques]]<br /> [[Category:Nigerian crafts]]</div>

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