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Historical photographs & visual records

A green mamba being eaten by driver ants

1978

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Donor notes read: "A green mamba bneing eaten by driver ants. Taken Nov. 1978 during P.C. Agriculture Training at Mabonto. The date on the slide is FEB 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1348
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

A Greeting — Sarah A. Shimm

circa 1870s-1885

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Cataloged as “A Greeting” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2010.26_ref195
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

A grieving friend at the funeral

1982; printed 2007

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This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a mourner at Lavenia Robinson's funeral. The woman is wearing a dark-colored coat and hat. Her head is tilted to her right side and she is looking down. There are no inscriptions, front or back.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.310.54
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Historical photographs & visual records

A group of artists belonging to the Women's Union, Asmara, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A group of artists belonging to the Women's Union, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0249
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A group of artists during a United States Information Services Group Show, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A group of artists during a United States Information Services Group Show, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0418
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A group of calabash carvers, Ithurogbe, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “A group of calabash carvers, Ithurogbe, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5985
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A group of camel herders standing in between two camels, Nakfa, Eritrea

2001

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Cataloged as “A group of camel herders standing in between two camels, Nakfa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1831
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A group of camel herders standing with a camel, Nakfa, Eritrea

2001

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Cataloged as “A group of camel herders standing with a camel, Nakfa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1832
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A group of camels, Tserona region, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A group of camels, Tserona region, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1583
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A group of children gathered around an Anogiri Odumi Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “A group of children gathered around an Anogiri Odumi Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6366
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A group of children with Angus in the MCC compound, Afokpella, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A group of children with Angus in the MCC compound, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6476
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A group of drummers at an Ilo Masquerade in Aigbona's Compound in the Ivhia Iyokhile Quarter , Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A group of drummers at an Ilo Masquerade in Aigbona's Compound in the Ivhia Iyokhile Quarter , Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4346
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A group of drummers gathered in a tent during a celebration in a village, Eritrea

2002

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Cataloged as “A group of drummers gathered in a tent during a celebration in a village, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1998
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A group of elders gathered to watch an Idu Masquerade performance, Afashio, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A group of elders gathered to watch an Idu Masquerade performance, Afashio, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4703
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A group of female artists, including Elsa Jacob, during a United States Information Services Group Show, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A group of female artists, including Elsa Jacob, during a United States Information Services Group Show, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0421
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A group of Ichioba Masqueraders at an Otsa festival, Udaba-Ekperi, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A group of Ichioba Masqueraders at an Otsa festival, Udaba-Ekperi, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5520
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A group of Mashangaan warriors

ca. 1970

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Original caption reads, "A group of Mashangaan warriors.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SA-20-164
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A group of Masquerader supporters at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “A group of Masquerader supporters at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6282
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A group of Masqueraders and supporters at an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “A group of Masqueraders and supporters at an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6407
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A group of Masqueraders at an Olimi festival, A photographed for Midwest Television, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “A group of Masqueraders at an Olimi festival, A photographed for Midwest Television, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6356
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A group of Masqueraders at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A group of Masqueraders at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6586
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A group of Masqueraders, including an Anogiri Masquerader, Omeshe Masquerader, and an Okojomo Masquerader at an Olimi festival in Otaru's compound, Ogute, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A group of Masqueraders, including an Anogiri Masquerader, Omeshe Masquerader, and an Okojomo Masquerader at an Olimi festival in Otaru's compound, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6607
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A group of Masqueraders performing at an Olimi festival, A photographed for Midwest Television, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “A group of Masqueraders performing at an Olimi festival, A photographed for Midwest Television, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6357
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A group of men holding title staffs, Akoko-Edo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “A group of men holding title staffs, Akoko-Edo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5967
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