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701  Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture,
Maulana Karenga, 1998, 143 pp. Written by the creator of Kwanzaa!

Provides a thorough understanding of the origins, values, symbols and practice of Kwanzaa including: a concise overview of Kwanzaa, effective answers to the most frequently asked questions, and activities for the family and community, Beautifully illustrated with over forty color photos, line drawings and rare black and white photos from the first Kwanzaa celebration.

$24.95--Hardcover $16.95-Paperback

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The University of Sankore Press for Kwanzaa

702.......VHS Videocassette 

-----------------The African American Holiday of Kwanzaa: -------------- A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture

Includes: 1) an interview with the creator of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Karenga; 2) a Kwanzaa candlelighting ceremony; 3) an explanation of Kwanzaa values, symbols and practices; 4) a Kwanzaa Karamu (Feast) [Running time: 30 minutes]

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A striking 14" x 2" x 5" handcrafted wooden candleholder. To accent the natural beauty of the wood, it is hand-sanded and woodburned. It is shaped in the form of the great step pyramid of Egypt.

$35.00

705.......Kinara (Candleholder)--Gyname Style

A large 12" x 5" x 6" handcrafted wooden candleholder made in Ghana, West Africa and shaped in the form of an Ashanti throne.

$45.00

706.......Kinara (Candleholder)--Baluba Style

A large 12" x 5" x 6" handcrafted wooden candleholder made in Ghana, West Africa and shaped in the form of African couple embracing.

$50.00

707.......Mishumaa Saba (Seven Candles)

Seven 10" candles of fine quality and color: one Black, three Red and three Green.

$8.00

A beautifully handcarved ebony color wooden cup from Africa and the Caribbean. Since no two cups are exactly alike, cup sizes vary in width and height with the approximate size of 5" x 7".

720.......Kikombe cha Umoja (Unity Cup)

A beautifully handcarved fruitwood color wooden cup from Africa and the Caribbean. Since no two cups are exactly alike, cup sizes vary in width and height with the approximate size of 5" x 7".

$15.00

Two fruitwood color 7" ears of corn with husk for a very traditional look.

$3.00

A large 2' x 2' straw mat on which to place the other symbols.

$10.00

The black, red and green African American national flag. The approximate size is 2' x 3'.

$20.00

An elegantly designed 11 x 14 full color poster on tan parchment paper listing and defining the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa.

$5.00

An elegantly designed 18x24 full color poster. Highlighted by a striking picture of the Kwanzaa set. Lists the Nguzo Saba in Swahili and English. Perfect for your home or workplace.

$15.00

702......Kwanzaa Set, Gyname-style

Gyname-style Candle holder (704A), all of the basic Kwanzaa symbols (705-708) and the Nguzo Saba Poster (712)

$80.00

703.......Kwanzaa Set, Baluba-style

Baluba-style Candle holder (704B), all of the basic Kwanzaa symbols (705-708) and the Nguzo SabaPoster (712)

$85.00

701.......Kwanzaa Set, Pyramid-style (limited availability)

Pyramid-style Candle holder (703), all of the basic Kwanzaa symbols (705-708) and the Nguzo SabaPoster (712).

$75.00

A beautiful 18" x 24" full color poster specially designed for the 25th Anniversary of Kwanzaa.

$10.00