Contemporary relevance of indigenous Ankole cultural artifacts among the Bairu sub ethnic group in Kashari south county Mbarara district

Abstract

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The research identified different categories of indigenous Ankole cultural artifacts among the Bairu ethnic group, examined the contemporary relevance of indigenous Ankole c indigenous Ankole cindigenous Ankole cindigenous Ankole c indigenous Ankole c indigenous Ankole cindigenous Ankole cindigenous Ankole cultural artifacts among ultural artifacts among ultural artifacts among ultural artifacts among ultural artifacts among ultural artifacts among ultural artifacts among ultural artifacts among ultural artifacts among th e Bairu sub ethnic group e Bairu sub ethnic group e Bairu sub ethnic group e Bairu sub ethnic group e Bairu sub ethnic group e Bairu sub ethnic group e Bairu sub ethnic group e Bairu sub ethnic group e Bairu sub ethnic group e Bairu sub ethnic group e Bairu sub ethnic group e Bairu sub ethnic group e Bairu sub ethnic group and established strategies for the revitalization, and promotion of these indigenous cultural artifacts among the Bairu sub ethnic group to ensure their continuity for future generations. A qualitative research approach, utilizing an Ethnographic Research design was employed to offer an in-depth understanding of the subject. The study employed purposive and snowball sampling techniques to select 50 respondents, including, local craft artisans, local craft sellers, elders, religious leaders, traditional healers, local craft users and youth connected to Ankole cultural heritage. 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pottery, wood work, Smithing, Mats, Gouds/Calabash and architecture with a categories of Basketry, pottery, wood work, Smithing, Mats, Gouds/Calabash and architecture with a categories of Basketry, pottery, wood work, Smithing, Mats, Gouds/Calabash and architecture with a categories of Basketry, pottery, wood work, Smithing, Mats, Gouds/Calabash and architecture with a categories of Basketry, pottery, wood work, Smithing, Mats, Gouds/Calabash and architecture with a categories of Basketry, pottery, wood work, Smithing, Mats, Gouds/Calabash and architecture with a categories of Basketry, pottery, wood work, Smithing, Mats, Gouds/Calabash and architecture with a categories of Basketry, pottery, wood work, Smithing, Mats, Gouds/Calabash and architecture with a categories of Basketry, pottery, wood work, Smithing, Mats, Gouds/Calabash and architecture with a categories of Basketry, pottery, wood work, Smithing, Mats, Gouds/Calabash and architecture with a categories of Basketry, pottery, 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revitalization of indigenous Ankole cultural artifacts among the Bairu sub ethnic group as; revitalization of indigenous Ankole cultural artifacts among the Bairu sub ethnic group as; revitalization of indigenous Ankole cultural artifacts among the Bairu sub ethnic group as; Establishment of community-based initiatives to engage the communities in the restoration process, NCDC to incorporate all the indigenous Cultural artifacts on the menu of primary, secondary, and other institutions of learning such that learners can know these artifacts at an early age and learn to appreciate their cultural value, Documentation of the indigenous artifacts for future, Establishment of government policies to protect ingenious Ankole artifacts at the expense of imported manufactured goods flooding on the Ugandan market, Encouraging youth to appreciate and embrace the value of indigenous cultural artifacts for the Cultural continuation, Mass production of indigenous Ankole cultural artifacts to ensure they are available for sale and use in all places of Ankole and beyond and the establishment of museums and gallaries in Kashari that can be accessible by the locals and also publishing of journals, magazines, brochures and books. The study recommends that more indigenous research should be carried out concerning indigenous Ankole cultural artifacts, Museums and gallaries to be established in Kashari South, government should fund research and publication of the indigenous Ankole cultural artifacts among the Bairu sub ethnic group such that they can be accessed easily and also to sensitize the indigenous Bairu about the value of their cultural identity for cultural appreciation and posterity.