Indigenous Technology, Crafts and Industries.

Mention the types of indigenous technology practiced in Nigeria. Identify some areas where these indigenous technologies are practiced.

Types of Indigenous technology practiced in Nigeria:
(a) Agriculture e.g. shifting cultivation, mixed cropping, fishing etc.
(b) Metallurgy production of Iron, Brass, Silver, Gold, Tin Objects e.g. Production of farming implements such as hoes, axe-heads, Production of weapons of war, Iron traps, needles, hammers, hooks etc.
(c ) Salt making
(d) Pottery
(e) Boat building
(f) Cloth weaving
(g) Leather production
(h) Tie and dyeing
(i) Bead making etc.
Locations in Nigeria where these crafts are practiced e.g. Leather making:- Kano, Bead making :– Bida, Ife, Benin, Pottery:- Abuja, Iron- Awka, Niger Benue confluence etc.