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A mosaic triptych on a church, Eritrea

1990s

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Cataloged as “A mosaic triptych on a church, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0977
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A mother holding her child in their home, Senafe, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A mother holding her child in their home, Senafe, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1598
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A mural depicting the Baptism in Genata Maryam Medhane Alem Church, Lasta, Ethiopia

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “A mural depicting the Baptism in Genata Maryam Medhane Alem Church, Lasta, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0151
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A. O. F. Jeune Femme Peul

[19--]

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Text on front reads: "Hoa-gui." Text on front reads: "50 - A.O.F. Jeune Femme Peul. Ets A.P. Landowski - B.P. No282 - Dakar. Reproduction interdite." Translated postcard caption reads, "50 - A.O.F. Young Peuhl woman.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-20-24
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A painted ceiling in a church, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A painted ceiling in a church, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0816
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A painted column in Biet Mariam Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

Spring 1974

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Cataloged as “A painted column in Biet Mariam Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0142
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A painted mural depicting a guardian angel in Genata Maryam Medhane Alem Church, Lasta, Ethiopia

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “A painted mural depicting a guardian angel in Genata Maryam Medhane Alem Church, Lasta, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0154
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A painted mural depicting Daniel in Genata Maryam Medhane Alem Church, Lasta, Ethiopia

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “A painted mural depicting Daniel in Genata Maryam Medhane Alem Church, Lasta, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0153
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A painted mural depicting the Annunciation in Biet Mariam Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1974

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Cataloged as “A painted mural depicting the Annunciation in Biet Mariam Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0146
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A painted mural fresco in a church outside of Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A painted mural fresco in a church outside of Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1414
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A painted mural in Biet Mariam Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

May 1968

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Cataloged as “A painted mural in Biet Mariam Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0145
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A painted mural in the west bay of Genata Maryam Medhane Alem Church, Lasta, Ethiopia

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “A painted mural in the west bay of Genata Maryam Medhane Alem Church, Lasta, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0152
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A painted mural of the Virgin Mary and Child in Ganatu Maryam Church, Ethiopia

1996

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Cataloged as “A painted mural of the Virgin Mary and Child in Ganatu Maryam Church, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0097
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A painting of an Eritrean fighter with his family, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A painting of an Eritrean fighter with his family, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0384
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Military Uniforms

A pair of US Army green Service Uniform pants worn by General Colin L. Powell

ca. 1989-1993

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A pair of US Army green Service Uniform pants worn by General Colin L. Powell. These pants are made from a dark olive-green polyester fabric and have straight cut legs that are pressed with a crease down the center front and back. The pants close at the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.101.1.37.2
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A part of a mosaic triptych on a church, Eritrea

1990s

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Cataloged as “A part of a mosaic triptych on a church, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0979
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Time-based Media - Moving Images

A. Peter Bailey Oral History Interview

May 23, 2023

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An oral history interview and conversation with journalist Alfonso Peter Bailey. It consists of three versions of a digital video recording, two camera card files (2025.12.1.1.1 and 2025.12.1.1.2, .mxf files) and one edited file (2025.12.1.1.3, .mov file).…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2025.12.1.1
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A Peul (Fula) girl wearing a blue dress and elaborate hair ornaments, Djenné, Mali

1971

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Cataloged as “A Peul (Fula) girl wearing a blue dress and elaborate hair ornaments, Djenné, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1918
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A Peul (Fula) girl wearing a white dress, Djenné, Mali

1971

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Cataloged as “A Peul (Fula) girl wearing a white dress, Djenné, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1917
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A Peul (Fula) man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, Tene, Mali

1969

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Cataloged as “A Peul (Fula) man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, Tene, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2371
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A Peul (Fula) woman wearing a blue dress and ornate jewelry, Douentza, Mali

1969

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Cataloged as “A Peul (Fula) woman wearing a blue dress and ornate jewelry, Douentza, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1930
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A Peul man playing with his son in their home, Sévaré, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A Peul man playing with his son in their home, Sévaré, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2878
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A Peul woman talking to her son in their home, Sévaré, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A Peul woman talking to her son in their home, Sévaré, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2879
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A photograph of a Chief in war dress, Nigeria

1971-1979

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Cataloged as “A photograph of a Chief in war dress, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-7058
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