TRADITIONAL AFRICAN BLACKSMITHS AT WORK IN OYO STATE

Traditional African Blacksmiths at Work in Oyo State Western Nigeria. The West African Blacksmiths mastered a tool that is still in use today. Iron has been a part of everyday life ever since. The intricate designs and mastered craftsmanship of the African Blacksmiths was truly unmatched in its time. Everything they created was done with a purpose in society. From the plows and hoes for cultivation to weaponry for hunting and protection. The African Blacksmiths were the key to survival for the Nok, I