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Calabash Palm Wine Cup (Iko-Nkwu) African Hand-carved Local Wine Cup 5" | Wood Carved Wine Cup
Calabash Palm Wine Cup (Iko-Nkwu) African Hand-carved Local Wine Cup 5" | Wood Carved Wine Cup
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Calabash Palm Wine Cup (Iko-Nkwu) African Hand-carved Local Wine Cup 5" | Wood Carved Wine Cup
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Palm Wine, known as 'Nkwu Elu','Emu Ogidi', is the most traditional specie of palm wine among Africans made from Raffia Palm Trees. In Nigerian culture, the palm-wine is a tool of social continuity with social and cultural values. The drink is served during casual visits, gatherings, formally at coronations and festivals, and also for relaxation.
The palm-wine cup (Iko-Nkwu) is a traditional Cup reserved for ceremonial drinking of palm wine in ceremonies, local bars and at home. This 'Iko-Nkwu' is from the Igbo tribe, smoothly hand-carved from Calabash plant. It has a sense of authority and power as it serves Palm-wine and water to the Kings, council of Kings, Chiefs, and elders, symbolizing wealth and status. This creative African piece of Art can also serve as a decorative for your home. The length is 4.5".
Let's make a toast and lift the African Iko-Nkwu high in celebration.
Product Details
Item: Calabash Wine Cup
Size: 5''
Description:
Palm Wine, known as 'Nkwu Elu','Emu Ogidi', is the most traditional specie of palm wine among Africans made from Raffia Palm Trees. In Nigerian culture, the palm-wine is a tool of social continuity with social and cultural values. The drink is served during casual visits, gatherings, formally at coronations and festivals, and also for relaxation.
The palm-wine cup (Iko-Nkwu) is a traditional Cup reserved for ceremonial drinking of palm wine in ceremonies, local bars and at home. This 'Iko-Nkwu' is from the Igbo tribe, smoothly hand-carved from Calabash plant. It has a sense of authority and power as it serves Palm-wine and water to the Kings, council of Kings, Chiefs, and elders, symbolizing wealth and status. This creative African piece of Art can also serve as a decorative for your home. The length is 4.5".
Let's make a toast and lift the African Iko-Nkwu high in celebration.
Product Details
Item: Calabash Wine Cup
Size: 5''
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