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Bida (Nupe) pottery

Man34 • Published In 1934 • Pages: 71-73

By: Nicholson, W. E..

Abstract
This article describes in detail the procedures of a potter in Bida, Niger Province, and includes data on workers, varieties, preparation of the clay, building of the pot, its decoration, coloring and sale. It is a brief, particular account, based on personal observation and well reported.
Subjects
Ceramic technology
Visual arts
culture
Nupe
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Unknown
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
George R. Bedell ; 1961
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Bida, Niger state, Nigeria
Notes
W. E. Nicholson
LCCN
sf 80000548
LCSH
Nupe (African people)