DAY 29: CULTURAL CRAFTS

Favour Samuel
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11 days ago

Igbo pottery is a rich tradition of handmade pottery in the Igbo culture of southeastern Nigeria. Igbo pottery is known for its distinct shapes and decorative patterns, as well as its practical and ceremonial uses.

The most common types of Igbo pottery include:
★Waterpots: These large, round pots are used for storing water and are often decorated with geometric patterns and animal motifs.
★Beer pots: These narrow, long-necked pots are used for fermenting palm wine and are decorated with intricate patterns and symbolic motifs.
★Cooking pots: These pots are used for cooking and are typically round and decorated with stripes or geometric patterns.
★Calabashes: These gourds are used for storing grains and other foods, and are often decorated with symbolic motifs.
★Ritual pots: These pots are used in traditional rituals and are often decorated with elaborate designs.

The techniques used to create Igbo pottery include coiling, slabbing, and hand-building. The clay used is typically red or black, and is decorated with a variety of natural pigments and dyes.

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