The pre-colonial society of the Nok in sub-Saharan Africa

The pre-colonial society of the Nok in sub-Saharan Africa

Introduction

The Jos Plateau is a plateau located in Nigeria where the land rises to an average level of 4000 feet above sea level , with peaks of over 5000 feet (Asante 68 . Here the nights are cool , often cold enough for warm woolen clothing . The Jos Plateau was the location of sub-Saharan Africa 's oldest known civilization , the Nok culture . Pre-colonial society of the Nok and its culture seems upon archaeological excavations to be providing the key to the understanding of the ancient

history not only of Nigerian culture , people and their origins and scattering routes , but probably of many East and Central African groups as well Examination of the Nok culture demonstrates that the African has a long and distinctive history . Second , the analysis of the distinctive artistic styles of the Nok culture shows the unique artistic traditions that originated from the Nok civilization . The Nok culture indicates that the African way of life has a very long , splendid , and distinctive history , beliefs , and values

Nok Culture

The earliest culture of which people have detailed archaeological evidence originates from further south . In this region , tin-mining activities on the Jos plateau in Nigeria began the unexpected discovery of the Nok civilization and its culture . For this period almost all sources about African culture are archaeological . It is for this reason why a reproduction of the Nok art is so important Leuzinger . Tradition and legend are also precious sources (Leuzinger 109

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