THE HISTORY BLACKSMITHING IN LOCAL INDUSTRY (A CASE STUDY OF BRIGADE MARKET, KANO STATE).
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study examines the history of blacksmith in local industry, a case study of Brigade Market,
Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The sources used in the research were mainly
oral interviews, supplemented by some written documents. The early establishment of the market
began at at Yan kaji opposite kwanar kifi before relocating to Brigade Gama Market. The
activities of Brigade Blacksmith began in 1974 a year after the establishment of the market. The
activities started with a small group of people who were residence of the area. To them
blacksmithing was an inherited occupation from their family trait, children from early age mostly
from ten years started to part take in the occupation. Smith plays a crucial role in our daily lives
of many people throughout history. They are considered cornerstones of society due to their close
association with food production, tool making, and farming implements.
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