Cameroon borderlands

Iron and Spirit: The Role of the “Ateiwya” (Blacksmith Workshop) as a Sacred Space for Weaponry and Moral Teaching among the Tiv

The Tiv people of central Nigeria possess a long-standing tradition of metalworking, spirituality, and artisan guild culture. Among the most significant institutions within Tiv indigenous technology is the “Ateiwya,” the blacksmith’s workshop. More than a site for producing tools and weapons, the Ateiwya holds a sacred dimension functioning as a space where moral codes, communal…