Center for Culture & Arts
Artifact of the Week
![A Nigerian kufi.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741989325/puyallupk12waus/na8h1l34u3qzvq2zjlco/Mar14AOTW.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741989325/puyallupk12waus/na8h1l34u3qzvq2zjlco/Mar14AOTW.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741989325/puyallupk12waus/na8h1l34u3qzvq2zjlco/Mar14AOTW.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741989325/puyallupk12waus/na8h1l34u3qzvq2zjlco/Mar14AOTW.png","width":1080}])
Artifact of the Week: March 17-21
March 17-21: Nigerian Kufi
This is a Nigerian kufi, a traditional hat worn by many Nigerian men, especially Muslims. It's a cylindrical cap, often made of colorful fabric or embroidered with intricate designs. Kufis are worn for religious purposes, cultural events, and everyday life, symbolizing faith, identity, and style.
This artifact is currently on display at the Karshner Museum in Gallery 5.
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