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• 20:34, 9 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs deleted page Test page (content was: "The Nok culture produced some of the earliest large-scale terracotta sculptures in sub-Saharan Africa.<ref>Breunig, Peter. ''Nok: African Sculpture in Archaeological Context''.</ref> == References == <references />", and the only contributor was "Niger afr adm" (talk))
• 20:32, 9 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Test page (Created page with "The Nok culture produced some of the earliest large-scale terracotta sculptures in sub-Saharan Africa.<ref>Breunig, Peter. ''Nok: African Sculpture in Archaeological Context''.</ref> == References == <references />")
• 20:25, 9 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Tiv Pottery (Created page with "= Tiv Pottery = '''Tiv pottery''' refers to the traditional ceramic practices of the Tiv people of central Nigeria, particularly within the Benue Valley region. Tiv pottery is primarily utilitarian in nature, serving domestic, agricultural, and ritual needs, and is produced using hand-building techniques and locally sourced materials. == Overview == Tiv pottery consists mainly of earthenware vessels made for everyday household use. Production is typically small-scale a...")
• 05:22, 9 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Ceramics (Created blank page)
• 05:21, 9 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Igbo Pottery (Created page with "'''Igbo pottery''' encompasses the traditional ceramic practices of Igbo-speaking communities in southeastern Nigeria. These pottery traditions are closely integrated into domestic life, agricultural activity, and ritual practice, with forms and techniques adapted to local needs and cultural meanings. == Overview == Igbo pottery is predominantly hand-built earthenware produced for everyday use, ritual contexts, and local exchange. Production is generally small-scale and...")
• 05:18, 9 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Nupe Pottery (Created page with "= Nupe Pottery = '''Nupe pottery''' refers to the traditional ceramic practices of the Nupe people of central Nigeria, particularly within the Niger–Bida region. Nupe pottery is known for its strong emphasis on functional domestic vessels, careful surface finishing, and continuity of production within established craft communities. == Overview == Nupe pottery is primarily utilitarian in nature, serving household, agricultural, and market needs. Vessels are hand-built...")
• 05:09, 9 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Yoruba Pottery (Created page with "'''Yoruba pottery''' refers to the diverse traditions of ceramic vessel-making and related clay practices found among Yoruba-speaking communities of southwestern Nigeria and adjoining regions. Yoruba pottery is primarily associated with functional domestic wares—such as water storage jars and cooking vessels—as well as specialized containers used in ritual, devotional, and social contexts. == Overview == Yoruba pottery is typically produced as hand-built earthenware...")
• 04:56, 9 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Nok Terracotta (Created page with "= Nok Terracotta = '''Nok terracotta''' refers to a corpus of ancient fired clay sculptures produced by the Nok culture of central Nigeria between approximately '''1500 BCE and 500 CE'''. These figures represent some of the earliest known examples of large-scale figurative sculpture in sub-Saharan Africa and are noted for their distinctive stylization, technical sophistication, and cultural significance. == Overview == The Nok terracotta tradition is characterized by h...")
• 03:50, 2 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page MediaWiki:Common.css (Created page with "CSS placed here will be applied to all skins: #firstHeading { display: none; }")
• 20:42, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Firing techniques (Created page with "'''Firing techniques''' refer to the methods used to harden and transform clay objects through the controlled application of heat. In traditional Nigerian crafts, firing techniques are essential to pottery and ceramic production and reflect both environmental conditions and cultural knowledge. == Definition == Firing is the process of heating shaped clay objects to high temperatures in order to permanently alter their physical and chemical structure, making them durable...")
• 20:40, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Beadmaking (Created page with "{{Technique | name = Beadmaking | region = Nigeria }} '''Beadmaking''' 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...")
• 20:39, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Carving (Created page with "'''Carving''' is a subtractive craft technique in which material is shaped by cutting, chiseling, or removing portions to create functional or artistic forms. In Nigeria, carving is especially prominent in woodcraft but is also applied to stone, bone, and other materials. == Definition == Carving involves shaping a solid material by removing material using hand tools such as knives, chisels, and adzes. The technique emphasizes controlled reduction rather than additive c...")
• 20:37, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Dyeing (Created page with "'''Dyeing''' is a craft technique used to color fibers, textiles, leather, and other materials using natural or processed coloring agents. In traditional Nigerian crafts, dyeing is deeply connected to textile production, symbolism, and cultural identity. == Definition == Dyeing refers to the process of imparting color to a material by immersing it in, applying, or fixing dyes so that the color becomes an integral part of the material rather than a surface coating. == H...")
• 20:36, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Weaving (Created page with "{{Technique | name = Weaving | region = Nigeria }} '''Weaving''' is a fundamental craft technique in traditional Nigerian material culture, used to produce textiles, mats, baskets, and a variety of functional and ceremonial objects. The technique involves interlacing fibers to create structured surfaces and forms. == Definition == Weaving refers to the process of interlacing two or more sets of fibers—typically warp and weft—to produce cloth or other woven structur...")
• 20:34, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Forging (Created page with "'''Forging''' is a metalworking technique in which metal is shaped through heating and hammering. In traditional Nigerian crafts, forging has been fundamental to the production of tools, weapons, agricultural implements, and ritual objects, particularly in ironworking traditions. == Definition == Forging involves heating metal—most commonly iron—until it becomes malleable and then shaping it through repeated hammering, cutting, and bending. The process allows for st...")
• 20:33, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Lost-wax casting (Created page with "{{Technique | name = Lost-wax casting | region = Nigeria }} '''Lost-wax casting''' is a metalworking technique used to create intricate metal objects through the casting of molten metal into molds formed from wax models. In Nigeria, this technique is historically associated with some of the most sophisticated and internationally recognized metal artworks. == Definition == Lost-wax casting involves creating a detailed model in wax, encasing it in a mold, and then heatin...")
• 20:31, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Wheel throwing (Created page with "'''Wheel throwing''' is a ceramic forming technique in which clay is shaped on a rotating wheel. In Nigeria, wheel throwing has historically been less widespread than hand-building but appears in specific contexts influenced by technological exchange, trade, and later modernization. == Definition == Wheel throwing involves centering a prepared mass of clay on a rotating wheel and shaping it using hand pressure and tools. The technique allows for symmetrical forms and re...")
• 20:29, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Hand-building (Created page with "'''Hand-building''' is one of the oldest and most widespread craft techniques used in traditional Nigerian material culture, particularly in pottery and ceramic production. The technique relies entirely on manual shaping without the use of a potter’s wheel or mechanized tools. == Definition == Hand-building refers to a group of techniques in which objects are formed directly by hand using malleable materials, most commonly clay. Forms are built gradually through shapi...")
• 20:24, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Natural dyes / pigments (Created page with "'''Natural dyes and pigments''' have been widely used in traditional Nigerian crafts to color textiles, leather, ceramics, wood, and ritual objects. Derived from plants, minerals, and organic substances, these materials form an essential part of Nigeria’s visual and symbolic craft traditions. == Availability and sources == Natural dyes and pigments are sourced from locally available materials, including: * Plants (leaves, roots, bark, seeds) * Minerals and earth pigme...")
• 20:22, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Beads (Created page with "'''Beads''' are among the most culturally significant materials used in traditional Nigerian crafts, serving as powerful markers of identity, status, spirituality, and social structure. Beads have been used for centuries in personal adornment, ritual contexts, and ceremonial regalia across Nigeria. == Availability and sources == Beads used in Nigerian crafts originate from multiple sources and materials, including: * Glass (imported or locally repurposed) * Stone * Shel...")
• 20:19, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Glass (Created page with "{{Material | name = Glass | region = Nigeria }} '''Glass''' has been used in traditional Nigerian crafts primarily for decorative, ritual, and symbolic purposes. Although glass production itself was limited historically, glass objects—especially beads—played an important role in artistic expression, trade, and social identity. == Availability and sources == Historically, most glass used in Nigerian crafts was obtained through trade rather than local production. Sou...")
• 20:14, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Leather (Created page with "'''Leather''' has been an important material in traditional Nigerian crafts, particularly in regions with strong pastoral and trade traditions. Valued for its durability, flexibility, and functional qualities, leather has been widely used for clothing, containers, accessories, and ritual objects. == Availability and sources == Leather used in Nigerian crafts is derived primarily from animal hides and skins, including: * Cattle * Goats * Sheep * Camels (in northern regio...")
• 20:12, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Stone (Created page with "'''Stone''' has been used in traditional Nigerian crafts primarily for tools, architectural elements, ritual objects, and sculptural purposes. Although less common than wood or clay, stone occupies an important place in Nigeria’s material culture due to its durability and symbolic permanence. == Availability and sources == Stone materials used in Nigerian crafts are derived from naturally occurring rock formations across the country. Common stone types include: * Gran...")
• 20:10, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Metals (Created page with "'''Metals''' have played a crucial role in traditional Nigerian crafts, enabling the production of tools, weapons, ritual objects, adornments, and artworks of exceptional technical and artistic sophistication. Metalworking traditions in Nigeria rank among the most historically significant in sub-Saharan Africa. == Availability and sources == Metal resources used in Nigerian crafts include both locally sourced and traded materials. Commonly used metals are: * Iron * Copp...")
• 20:05, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Fibers (Created page with "{{Material | name = Fibers | region = Nigeria }} '''Fibers''' are among the most versatile materials used in traditional Nigerian crafts, forming the basis of textile production, basketry, cordage, and a wide range of utilitarian and ceremonial objects. Fiber-based crafts are deeply embedded in everyday life as well as ritual and symbolic practices across Nigeria. == Availability and sources == Natural fibers used in Nigerian crafts are derived from plants and, in some...")
• 19:59, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Wood (Created page with "'''Wood''' is one of the most widely used materials in traditional Nigerian crafts, valued for its availability, workability, and symbolic significance. It has been central to the production of utilitarian objects, ritual artifacts, architectural elements, and sculptural forms across Nigeria’s diverse cultural landscapes. == Availability and sources == Nigeria’s varied ecological zones provide a wide range of hardwood and softwood species suitable for craft producti...")
• 19:55, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Clay (Created page with "{{Material | name = Clay | region = Nigeria }} '''Clay''' is one of the most fundamental natural materials used in traditional Nigerian crafts, particularly in pottery and ceramic production. Its availability across diverse ecological zones has made it a cornerstone of domestic, ritual, and ceremonial material culture throughout Nigeria’s history. == Availability and sources == Clay deposits are found throughout Nigeria, especially in river valleys, floodplains, and...")
• 19:48, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Techniques (Created page with "* Hand-building * Wheel throwing * Lost-wax casting * Forging * Weaving * Dyeing * Carving * Beadmaking * Firing techniques")
• 19:45, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Cultural groups (Created page with "* Yoruba * Igbo * Hausa * Fulani * Tiv * Nupe * Ibibio * Efik * Kanuri * Ijaw * Edo")
• 19:41, 29 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Materials (Created page with "* Category:Clay * Category:Wood * Category:Fibers * Category:Metals * Category:Stone * Category:Leather * Category:Glass * Category:Beads * Category:Natural dyes / pigments")
• 21:22, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Contemporary Period (Created page with "The '''Contemporary Period''' in Nigeria refers to the most recent phase of the country’s history, encompassing ongoing social, cultural, economic, and technological developments. Unlike earlier periods, it is defined by its open-ended nature and by processes that are still actively unfolding. == Scope and conventions == The Contemporary Period overlaps with the later years of the Fourth Republic but is distinguished analytically by its focus on present-day conditions...")
• 21:20, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Fourth Republic Period (Created page with "The '''Fourth Republic Period''' in Nigeria refers to the era of sustained civilian rule following the end of prolonged military governance. This period is characterised by the restoration of constitutional democracy, regular elections, and the re-establishment of civilian political institutions. == Scope and conventions == The Fourth Republic Period is defined by constitutional continuity rather than by the absence of political challenges. While democratic institutions...")
• 21:18, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Late Military Period (Created page with "The '''Late Military Period''' in Nigeria refers to the final phase of military governance following the collapse of the Second Republic and preceding the establishment of the Fourth Republic. This period is marked by prolonged military rule, repeated political transitions, and intensified debates over democratisation and civil authority. == Scope and conventions == This period encompasses multiple military regimes with differing styles of governance, policies, and leve...")
• 21:17, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Second Republic Period (Created page with "The '''Second Republic Period''' in Nigeria refers to the return to civilian rule following a prolonged phase of military governance. This period represents a renewed attempt to establish democratic institutions within a federal presidential system. == Scope and conventions == The Second Republic Period is defined by constitutional order and civilian administration rather than by long-term political stability. Although democratic structures were restored, they operated...")
• 21:15, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Military Rule Period (Created page with "The '''Military Rule Period''' in Nigeria refers to the era during which political power was predominantly held by military governments following the collapse of the First Republic. This period is characterised by repeated military interventions, suspension or modification of constitutional frameworks, and centralised forms of governance. == Scope and conventions == Military rule in Nigeria was not a single continuous regime but a sequence of military governments separa...")
• 21:13, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:First Republic Period (Created page with "The '''First Republic Period''' in Nigeria refers to the era of civilian parliamentary government following independence, during which the country operated under a federal constitutional system. This period represents Nigeria’s first experiment with democratic self-rule in the post-colonial context. == Scope and conventions == The First Republic Period is defined by constitutional and political structures rather than by cultural uniformity. Although formally a civilia...")
• 21:11, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Independence Period (Created page with "The '''Independence Period''' in Nigeria refers to the phase following the end of British colonial rule, during which Nigeria emerged as a sovereign state and began shaping its political, social, and cultural institutions independently. This period marks a fundamental transition from colonial administration to self-governance. == Scope and conventions == The Independence Period is defined by constitutional and political transformation rather than by immediate social uni...")
• 21:09, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Late Colonial Period (Created page with "The '''Late Colonial Period''' in Nigeria refers to the final phase of British colonial rule, during which political, social, and economic changes accelerated in the lead-up to independence. This period is characterised by increasing African participation in governance, the growth of nationalist movements, and significant cultural transformation. == Scope and conventions == The Late Colonial Period is defined by political and institutional developments rather than a pre...")
• 21:07, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Amalgamation Period (Created page with "The '''Amalgamation Period''' in Nigeria refers to the phase during which previously separate British colonial administrations were unified into a single political entity. This period marks a decisive step in the formation of modern Nigeria as a territorially and administratively integrated unit. == Scope and conventions == The term “Amalgamation Period” is used to describe the process and immediate consequences of administrative unification rather than a long, cont...")
• 21:05, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Colonial Period (Created page with "The '''Colonial Period''' in Nigeria refers to the era during which British political, administrative, and economic control was formally established over the territories that later became the modern Nigerian state. This period brought profound structural changes to governance, society, and cultural production. == Scope and conventions == The onset and intensity of colonial rule varied by region. Some areas experienced indirect forms of control earlier through treaties a...")
• 21:03, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Atlantic Slave Trade Period (Created page with "The '''Atlantic Slave Trade Period''' in Nigeria refers to the era during which large numbers of people were forcibly taken from regions of present-day Nigeria and transported across the Atlantic, primarily to the Americas. This period profoundly affected societies, economies, political structures, and cultural production. == Scope and conventions == The Atlantic slave trade did not operate uniformly across Nigeria. Its intensity, duration, and social impact varied by r...")
• 21:01, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Early European Contact Period (Created page with "The '''Early European Contact Period''' in Nigeria refers to the era during which sustained interactions between Nigerian societies and European traders, missionaries, and explorers began, prior to the establishment of formal colonial rule. This period is characterised by expanding maritime connections and evolving economic and cultural exchanges. == Scope and conventions == European contact did not affect all regions of Nigeria simultaneously or in the same manner. Coa...")
• 20:59, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Late Pre-Colonial Period (Created page with "The '''Late Pre-Colonial Period''' in Nigeria refers to the centuries immediately preceding formal European colonial rule, during which indigenous political systems, economies, and craft traditions reached mature and highly developed forms. This period is marked by dynamic internal change as well as increasing interaction with external actors. == Scope and conventions == This period is defined retrospectively, based on the absence of direct colonial administration rathe...")
• 20:57, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Islamic Expansion Period (Created page with "The '''Islamic Expansion Period''' in Nigeria refers to the era during which Islam spread across significant parts of the region, particularly in the north, shaping political institutions, legal systems, education, and material culture. This period is characterised by the growing influence of Islamic belief systems and their integration with existing local traditions. == Scope and conventions == The spread of Islam in Nigeria was gradual and uneven. It occurred through...")
• 20:24, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Trans-Saharan Trade Period (Created page with "The '''Trans-Saharan Trade Period''' in the history of Nigeria refers to the era during which long-distance trade networks linking sub-Saharan Africa with North Africa and the wider Mediterranean world became firmly established. These routes facilitated the sustained movement of goods, people, technologies, and ideas across vast distances. == Scope and conventions == The Trans-Saharan Trade Period does not represent a single, uniform phase across all regions of Nigeria....")
• 20:22, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Ancient Kingdoms and Early States Period (Created page with "The '''Ancient Kingdoms and Early States Period''' in Nigeria refers to the era during which complex, centralised political entities emerged across different regions. This period is characterised by the formation of kingdoms, city-states, and early state societies with identifiable political authority, social stratification, and long-distance connections. == Scope and conventions == This period does not begin or end simultaneously across Nigeria. Different regions devel...")
• 20:20, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Early Iron Age (Created page with "The '''Early Iron Age''' in Nigeria refers to the period during which iron-working technologies were introduced, developed, and became established across different regions of what is now Nigeria. This period marks a major technological and social transition, with lasting consequences for settlement patterns, craft production, and political organisation. == Scope and conventions == The temporal boundaries of the Early Iron Age are not uniform across Nigeria. The introduc...")
• 20:15, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Prehistoric Period (Created page with "= Prehistoric Period (Nigeria) = The '''Prehistoric Period''' in the context of Nigeria refers to the long span of human presence before the emergence of written records and before historically documented states and kingdoms. Knowledge of this period is reconstructed primarily through archaeology, paleoenvironmental studies, and material culture analysis rather than textual sources. == Scope and conventions == Because “prehistory” is defined by the absence of local...")
• 20:06, 28 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Historical periods of Nigeria (Created page with "Prehistoric Period Early Iron Age Ancient Kingdoms and Early States Period Trans-Saharan Trade Period Islamic Expansion Period Late Pre-Colonial Period Early European Contact Period :Category:A...")
• 05:56, 27 January 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs created page Category:Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) (Created page with "'''The Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)''' is a federal territory in central Nigeria, housing the capital city, Abuja. This category lists craft traditions that are '''documented, practiced, or historically attested within the Federal Capital Territory'''. Craft traditions included here are '''not necessarily exclusive''' to the Federal Capital Territory and may extend across neighbouring states or wider cultural areas. The classification reflects geographic presen...") Tag: wikieditor