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Hearst Museum object titled Textile strip, accession number 5-10891, described as Kente cloth, Ghana, Ashanti (Asante). June 14, 1985. 5-10891, acc no. 4036, file code 3.1. Collector: Franklin H. Williams. Donor: Franklin H. Williams. Materials, techniques: hand loomed cotton. Context of use: Used as a prestige or status item. The patterns of colored strips reflect the clan, social status and sex of the wearer. Description: Kente cloth; hand loomed cotton strip composed of narrow, brightly colored strips. 10x182cm. References: Newman, Thelma R. Contemporary African Arts and Crafts, Crown Pub. Inc. New York.