Pyramid Kwanzaa Kinara

K-007 Pyramid Kwanzaa Kinara Kwanzaa is an opportunity to celebrate African traditions and culture We celebrate the Seven Principals: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity) and Imani (faith) This Pyramid Kwanzaa Kinara provides an attractive and dramatic holder for the traditional red, green and black candles that are lit each night to celebrate the Seven Principals It is black and shaped like an Egyptian pyramid with the Sankofa symbol represented by a a bird with its head turned backwards while its feet face forward carrying a precious egg in its mouth Sankofa translates as: "It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten.”  It implores for Africans to reach back into ancient history for traditions and customs that have been left behind It is sure to become centerpiece of your family’s Kwanzaa celebration The Kinara is 14.5” wide and 5.5” tall The base is 1.5” wide Made in Ghana K-007