Potter Ladi Kwali Cause Of Death

Famous Nigerian potter and ceramist, Ladi Kwali, died from natural causes on August 12, 1984, at the age of 58.

Ladi Kwali was one of the key figures to make the world know about the Nigerian culture and tradition back in the 1950s.

Having dedicated her whole life to educating other people about traditional ceramics, she is now remembered as one of the greatest artists of her generation.

Her works are kept as a collection in many museums and art galleries worldwide.

Born to a family of potters in 1925, she learned coil and pinch methods of pottery from her aunt when she was a child.

Even at a young age, she was talented enough to modify art to her own liking.

As a result, she started making pots and jars ornamented with animal iconography.

Her works were found in almost every able home in the country including the royal palace.

The potter was married but never had any children. Her parents and other members of her family were all potters.

Ladi Kwali’s works are found all across the globe, from Africa to Australia.

For her wonderful work as a potter and also as an inspiration, Ladi Kwali has a well-dedicated Wikipedia biography.

In addition to that, she features in a twenty-naira note of Nigeria. She is the one and only woman to feature in the currency of Nigeria.

Furthermore, her works have been materials of teaching in many universities all around the world.

One can find her traditional crafts in several international museums as well.

Ladi Kwali was born in the village of Kwali in the Gwari region of Northern Nigeria, where pottery was an indigenous occupation among women.

She learned to make pottery as a child by her aunt using the traditional method of coiling.