The Visibility of Ceramics in Nigeria: A Review

In various cultures across the world, the ubiquity of ceramics from excavation sites is a testament to its popularity as an art form. Ogundele1, Ali2, Garcia and Haruna3 and several other researchers suggest that “pottery, the most dominant of terracotta wares, is one of the oldest crafts produced by man, from prehistoric times to the present, and the most widespread of all human activities.” 4 For centuries, ceramics in its various forms, such as potshards, whole earthen wares, and complex ritual pots, were brought to light by archaeologists through excavations. These works are found preserved and displayed in various museums across the world where they have assumed a new life of historical and heritage significance.