Yoruba Ritual Ironwork: Revision history

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22 February 2026

  • curprev 13:5413:54, 22 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs 2,514 bytes +2,514 Created page with "'''Yoruba Ritual Ironwork''' encompasses a range of iron objects produced by Yoruba blacksmiths for religious, ceremonial, and symbolic purposes. These works are closely associated with Ogun, the Yoruba deity of iron, warfare, and technology, and play a central role in ritual practice and shrine assemblages. == Historical Background == Ironworking has deep historical roots in Yoruba society, where blacksmiths hold a respected and spiritually significant position. The cr..."