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    Evaluation of trends in traditional pottery: a case study of Banyankole in central division Ntungamo district south western Uganda
    (Kyambogo University (Unpublised work), 2024-06) Twinamatsiko, Justus
    The purpose of the research was to critically review the extent and period in which traditional Ugandan pottery flourished, when it began to decline as a result of modern and postmodern influences. Review was made of its effects to traditional potters in Uganda. Pottery production was one of the earliest technologies adopted by farming communities whereby they used pots as storage facilities for their agricultural produce. This industry has continued to date and thus studies in pottery have been carried out to understand cultural groups, how they adapt and manipulate the environment to meet their needs. The study revolved around selected area of Banyankole in Central Division Ntungamo District South Western Uganda. The case study research design was adopted; data was collected through interviews, questionnaires, on site observation, museum artifacts and library research. Purposive Snow ball sampling was applied to have a profound understanding of renowned contemporary potters thus mentioning other potential potters. Critical theory guided the study. Attribute and thin section analysis as well as qualitative method of data analysis were used. Findings from the study indicate that pottery reached in Ntungamo district in the contemporary period and it was embraced to a small extent because it was passed from family to family at a less tremendous rate. Pottery also declined in Ntungamo due to the integration of materials by modernists and postmodernists and technology advancement. In addition, local people have been affected in terms of earning, cultural and social practice and production has lowered the number of traditional pottery items in Ntungamo. This study, therefore addressed a critical review of the extent and period in which traditional Ugandan pottery flourished, when it began to decline as a result of modernity and post modernity influences, and to understand how they have impacted the historical, cultural, social and economic aspect of traditional potters in Ntungamo district.