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question 3

Discuss the economic and social importance of blacksmithing  among  the peoples of Nigeria.

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Observation

This was another popular question and the candidates demonstrated good knowledge
 of the economic and social importance of blacksmithing in Nigeria.The good candidates discussed the following points:

    • blacksmithing was a  profession and means of livelihood for many people;
    • there were traders who bought iron products from blacksmiths and sold them to the public;
    1. iron bars and bracelets made by blacksmiths were used as currency;
    2. most ethnic groups had a patron deity for blacksmithing;
    3. the workshop of blacksmith was a revered place where people went to swear an oath;
    4. iron products were used for entertainment e.g. gongs, bells, etc.

     

     

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