{"title":"Wedding Utensils","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate love with authentic African wedding utensils.Shop handcrafted gifts and ceremonial items that honor rich cultural traditions..\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calabash-palm-wine-cup-iko-nkwu-african-hand-carved-local-wine-cup-5-wood-carved-wine-cup","title":"Calabash Palm Wine Cup (Iko-Nkwu) African Hand-carved Local Wine Cup 5\" | Wood Carved Wine Cup","description":"Calabash Palm Wine Cup (Iko-Nkwu) African Hand-carved Local Wine Cup 5\" | Wood Carved Wine Cup \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePalm 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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\".\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLet's make a toast and lift the African Iko-Nkwu high in celebration.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eItem: Calabash Wine Cup\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 5''","brand":"usafricanstore2015","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44544058261722,"sku":"310","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/8109\/0778\/files\/Calabash_igbo_wine_cup_5.jpg?v=1749026628"},{"product_id":"calabash-palm-wine-cup-iko-nkwu-african-mini-hand-carved-local-wine-cup","title":"Calabash Palm Wine Cup (Iko-Nkwu) African Mini Hand-carved Local Wine Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003ePalm Wine, known as \u003cem\u003e'Nkwu Elu\u003c\/em\u003e',\u003cem\u003e'Emu Ogidi\u003c\/em\u003e', is the most traditional specie of palm wine among Africans made from Raffia Palm Trees. \u003cstrong\u003eIn Nigerian culture, the palm-wine is a tool of social continuity with social and cultural values. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe drink is served during casual visits, gatherings, formally at coronations and festivals, and also for relaxation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe palm-wine cup (\u003cem\u003eIko-Nkwu\u003c\/em\u003e) is a traditional Cup reserved for ceremonial drinking of palm wine in ceremonies, local bars and at home. This\u003cem\u003e 'Iko-Nkwu'\u003c\/em\u003e is from the Igbo tribe, smoothly hand-carved from Calabash plant. \u003cstrong\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e This creative African piece of Art can also serve as a decorative for your home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;\"\u003eLt's make a toast and lift the African \u003cem\u003eIko-Nkwu\u003c\/em\u003e high in celebration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"usafricanstore2015","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46506950263002,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/8109\/0778\/files\/Minipalmwinecup1.jpg?v=1748959799"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.usafricanstore.com\/collections\/traditional-african-wedding-utensils.oembed","provider":"US African Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}