Efik House Post Carving: Revision history

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22 February 2026

  • curprev 21:3221:32, 22 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs 2,832 bytes +2,832 Created page with "'''Efik House Post Carving''' refers to the tradition of carving decorative wooden posts used in traditional Efik architecture in the Cross River region of southeastern Nigeria. These posts support roof structures while also serving as visual markers of status, lineage, and cultural identity. == Historical Background == In Efik settlements, domestic and ceremonial buildings often featured carved wooden posts that combined structural and symbolic functions. The rise of..."