Nupe Basketry: Revision history

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23 February 2026

  • curprev 09:0209:02, 23 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs 2,332 bytes +2,332 Created page with "'''Nupe Basketry''' is a traditional craft of the Nupe people of Niger State, Nigeria. The craft produces a variety of woven containers used for agriculture, fishing, trade, and household storage, reflecting the Nupe’s historic role as riverine traders and farmers along the Niger River. == Historical Background == The Nupe Kingdom, which flourished from the 15th century onward, was a major commercial center in central Nigeria. Basketry developed as a support craft for..."