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Electronic Documentation of Nigerian Indigenous Arts and Crafts for Historical Research Engagements and Tourism

Electronic Documentation of Nigerian Indigenous Arts and Crafts for Historical Research Engagements and Tourism

Valentine Joseph Owan, David Adie Alawa, Kinsley Bekom Abang, Mercy Valentine Owan, Felicia Agbor-obun Dan, Delight Omoji Idika, Daniel Clement Agurokpon
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 26
ISBN13: 9781668470244|ISBN10: 1668470241|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781668470282|EISBN13: 9781668470251
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7024-4.ch013
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MLA

Owan, Valentine Joseph, et al. "Electronic Documentation of Nigerian Indigenous Arts and Crafts for Historical Research Engagements and Tourism." Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems, edited by Tlou Maggie Masenya, IGI Global, 2023, pp. 236-261. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7024-4.ch013

APA

Owan, V. J., Alawa, D. A., Abang, K. B., Owan, M. V., Dan, F. A., Idika, D. O., & Agurokpon, D. C. (2023). Electronic Documentation of Nigerian Indigenous Arts and Crafts for Historical Research Engagements and Tourism. In T. Masenya (Ed.), Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems (pp. 236-261). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7024-4.ch013

Chicago

Owan, Valentine Joseph, et al. "Electronic Documentation of Nigerian Indigenous Arts and Crafts for Historical Research Engagements and Tourism." In Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems, edited by Tlou Maggie Masenya, 236-261. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2023. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7024-4.ch013

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Abstract

Indigenous arts, crafts, and culture are critical components of the world's diverse cultural heritage. Unfortunately, preserving this rich heritage remains challenging for most developing countries, especially with the increasing use of electronic media and the marginalisation of indigenous communities. This chapter discussed digital documentation strategies for Nigerian indigenous arts, crafts, and cultures to support future historical research engagements and tourism. It begins by examining indigenous arts, crafts, and cultures, such as stone carving, bronze and brass, weaving, pottery, etc. It tackled the importance and challenges of electronic documentation of these indigenous arts for historical research and tourism. Some case studies of successful electronic documentation of indigenous arts, crafts, and cultures in other societies were reviewed. Lessons were drawn from such previous efforts to shape future initiatives. It was concluded that documenting and preserving indigenous arts, crafts, and cultures is crucial for promoting and preserving cultural heritage.

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