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Igbo Pottery: The Udu Drum
How long has pottery been part of Igbo society? Pottery has been part of Igbo culture for centuries, with some of the earliest artefacts dating back to 2500 BC. The most well-known examples of Igbo pottery are the 9th-century findings from Igbo Ukwu, which include many ornate pieces. (Image Below: Globular vessel with everted rim,…
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How The Udu (Earthen Pot) Keeps Water Cold – African Technology
THERMODYNAMICS The process of evaporative cooling has been used across Africa for centuries. Below, we’ve done our best to produce an infographic explaining just how this process works. What is an Udu? Udu is an Igbo word which means vessel. An Udu is a clay pot which is often often used as a water carrier.…
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