# @newarkmuseumart on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C1UgzeFC8Om
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/10465980-newarkmuseumart-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/10a6434673.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-12-26T15:00:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Newark Museum of Art (@newarkmuseumart) — https://gondola.cc/newarkmuseumart

## Caption

Celebrate #Kwanzaa with a vibrant burst of cultural pride! 🎉 #Kente cloth, an emblem of the African diaspora, stands tall as a symbol of heritage, values, and unity. 

Did you know that artist Samuel Cophie, hailing from Anyako, Ghana, mastered the art of weaving in a town where it thrived as a major industry? His journey led him to a global stage, receiving commissions for his stunning kente creations. 🇬🇭

As you explore the intricate patterns of this cloth, delve into the rich tapestry of family and unity, both beautifully celebrated during Kwanzaa. 

Wishing a joyous #Kwanzaa to all who honor and cherish this special occasion! 🕯️🎁 Let the threads of cultural connection weave a tapestry of togetherness this festive season. 
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Samuel Cophie, Cloth (kente), 1998-1999. Cotton, L 136 x W 84 in. Commissioned 1998 The Members' Fund | 99.25.2

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kente, kwanzaa

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