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<p>Created page with &quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Stone&#039;&#039;&#039; 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...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Stone&#039;&#039;&#039; 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.<br /> <br /> == Availability and sources ==<br /> Stone materials used in Nigerian crafts are derived from naturally occurring rock formations across the country. Common stone types include:<br /> * Granite<br /> * Basalt<br /> * Sandstone<br /> * Laterite<br /> <br /> Stone resources are particularly abundant in plateau and highland regions, as well as areas with exposed rock outcrops.<br /> <br /> == Historical usage ==<br /> The use of stone in Nigerian material culture dates back to prehistoric times, especially in the production of tools and implements. Over time, stone use became more specialized and symbolic.<br /> <br /> Historically, stone was employed for:<br /> * Tools and grinding implements<br /> * Architectural foundations and structures<br /> * Sculptural and commemorative objects<br /> * Ritual and sacred installations<br /> <br /> Stone objects often survived long after other materials deteriorated, contributing significantly to archaeological understanding.<br /> <br /> == Craft applications ==<br /> Stone is traditionally used for:<br /> * Mortars and pestles<br /> * Grinding stones<br /> * Sculptures and carved forms<br /> * Architectural components<br /> * Boundary and commemorative markers<br /> <br /> Stone carving generally required considerable labor and skill due to the material’s hardness.<br /> <br /> == Cultural and ritual significance ==<br /> Stone is frequently associated with:<br /> * Permanence and ancestral continuity<br /> * Sacred landscapes and shrines<br /> * Territorial markers and memory<br /> <br /> Certain stones or rock formations hold spiritual significance and are integrated into ritual practices.<br /> <br /> == Techniques ==<br /> Traditional stone-working techniques include:<br /> * Percussion and abrasion<br /> * Carving with stone or metal tools<br /> * Polishing and surface smoothing<br /> <br /> Stone objects are typically shaped through gradual material removal rather than additive processes.<br /> <br /> == Regional variation ==<br /> Stone usage varies by region, influenced by:<br /> * Local geology<br /> * Functional needs<br /> * Cultural and ritual traditions<br /> <br /> Some regions emphasize utilitarian stone tools, while others focus on symbolic or architectural uses.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> * [[:Category:Architecture]]<br /> * [[:Category:Sculpture]]<br /> * [[:Category:Traditional crafts of Nigeria]]<br /> * [[:Category:Natural materials]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Materials]]<br /> [[Category:Nigerian crafts]]</div>

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