This beautifully crafted mask is a celebration mask made by the Igbo Tribe from the West African country of Nigeria. This particular Igbo mask is worn for the Iwa-ji ceremony which marks the beginning of the Yam Farming Festival. The first yams (yams are the Igbo peoples staple diet) of the season are offered to the Gods. After prayer and ceremonial dances the first yam is eaten and then shared among the community. This ritual is usually performed by the King or the oldest man of the Tribe. The festival shows gratitude to the ancestors and the Gods for bountiful harvests and no deaths caused by starvation.
Small cracks, discoloration, etc are a normal part of the ageing process and add to the character of each item.
In-stock items ship within 2-4 working days.
In the event that an item is out of stock the lead time for dispatch will then be between 1 - 3 weeks - you will be notified within 24hrs via email if this is the case.
South Africa - The Courier Guy or RAM Couriers 2 -3 days for delivery from dispatch date.
International orders are dispatched with Fedex. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NO LONGER OFFERING EMS AS A SHIP OPTION.
Fedex delivery is 7-9 working days,
These shipping times are an approximation and can vary.
We are totally confident that you will be delighted with your African Creative purchase. If for any reason you are unhappy, you may return your item at your expense for a full refund within 7 days of receipt. All returns must be shipped back to us, and we must receive them in as-new condition. Any shipping fees associated with making returns or exchanges are the responsibility of the customer and will not be refunded.
In the event you received a damaged or defective product please contact us within 7 days by completing this form. We will get back to you within 48 hrs and determine whether to send you a replacement at no additional cost or refund your account.
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This beautifully crafted mask is a celebration mask made by the Igbo Tribe from the West African country of Nigeria. This particular Igbo mask is worn for the Iwa-ji ceremony which marks the beginning of the Yam Farming Festival. The first yams (yams are the Igbo peoples staple diet) of the season are offered to the Gods. After prayer and ceremonial dances the first yam is eaten and then shared among the community. This ritual is usually performed by the King or the oldest man of the Tribe. The festival shows gratitude to the ancestors and the Gods for bountiful harvests and no deaths caused by starvation.
Small cracks, discoloration, etc are a normal part of the ageing process and add to the character of each item.
In-stock items ship within 2-4 working days.
In the event that an item is out of stock the lead time for dispatch will then be between 1 - 3 weeks - you will be notified within 24hrs via email if this is the case.
South Africa - The Courier Guy or RAM Couriers 2 -3 days for delivery from dispatch date.
International orders are dispatched with Fedex. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NO LONGER OFFERING EMS AS A SHIP OPTION.
Fedex delivery is 7-9 working days,
These shipping times are an approximation and can vary.
We are totally confident that you will be delighted with your African Creative purchase. If for any reason you are unhappy, you may return your item at your expense for a full refund within 7 days of receipt. All returns must be shipped back to us, and we must receive them in as-new condition. Any shipping fees associated with making returns or exchanges are the responsibility of the customer and will not be refunded.
In the event you received a damaged or defective product please contact us within 7 days by completing this form. We will get back to you within 48 hrs and determine whether to send you a replacement at no additional cost or refund your account.