Ikase Akombo And Tyav Festival




Ikase Akombo And Tyav Festival

This is a funeral festivity associated with the death of a patriarch. The songs, music and dances composed depends on the caliber of the dead. During this period, different masquerades appear.

At the height of the ceremony, a cow is sacrificed alive by Ipaa masquerade. Other masquerades are Akune, Abum Kombo, Imbor, Igbe and Ivughul Akombo. The festival comes up between October and April. It is celebrated throughout Tiv land.

Ikase Akombo And Tyav Festival