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Chief, Ga village

1987

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Donor notes read: "Ga village; Chief. The date on the slide is JUL 87.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1134
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Chief Gabbesch of Baiima, Sierra Leone

[ca. 1910]

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Orginal caption reads, "Chief Gabbesch of Baiima, Sierra Leone. A. Lisk-Carew, Photo. Freetown, Sierra Leone.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1992-004, Item EEPA 1992-004-016
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Chief Greeting the Oba, Otue Ceremony, Nigeria

1982

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Cataloged as “Chief Greeting the Oba, Otue Ceremony, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-0983
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Chief Idogu Afuafo in Front of Owa-Atsogwa, Imiekuri, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Idogu Afuafo in Front of Owa-Atsogwa, Imiekuri, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0693
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Chief Idogu Afuafo standing in front of an Owa-Atsogwa, Imiekuri, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Idogu Afuafo standing in front of an Owa-Atsogwa, Imiekuri, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4835
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Chief Idowu Laiye M.O. at Idowu ritual, Nigeria

1975-06-11

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Original text on slide reads, "Chief Idowu Laiye M.O. at Idowu ritual. One of those who officiated. No 1 Itasugbo St. Ikenne. Cloth honors a woman chief".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0946
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Chief In Procession, Sallah Durbar, Kano, Nigeria

1974

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Cataloged as “Chief In Procession, Sallah Durbar, Kano, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-2545
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Chief in shaenegbehin (?), Igue Festival, Nigeria

1981-1982

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Cataloged as “Chief in shaenegbehin (?), Igue Festival, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-1096
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Chief Inurin, David Fakeye

1984

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Cataloged as “Chief Inurin, David Fakeye” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0435
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Chief Iyama, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Iyama, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0736
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Chief Iyama's laughing sitting in front of his title door, Ogiriga, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Iyama's laughing sitting in front of his title door, Ogiriga, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4921
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Chief Iyama's sitting in front of his title door, Ogiriga, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Iyama's sitting in front of his title door, Ogiriga, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4920
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Chief Iyama's title door, Ogiriga, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Iyama's title door, Ogiriga, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4918
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Chief Iyama's Title Door, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Iyama's Title Door, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0735
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Chief Iyama's Title Door, Title Paraphernalia, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Iyama's Title Door, Title Paraphernalia, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0756
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Chief James Itotoi sitting, Apana, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief James Itotoi sitting, Apana, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5016
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Chief John Uademevbo at an Igugu festival display for Ogbemudia, Otuo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “Chief John Uademevbo at an Igugu festival display for Ogbemudia, Otuo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5749
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Chief Kadiri sitting next to an Omese Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Kadiri sitting next to an Omese Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4951
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Chief Kanoba with his wife and sister at an Otsa festival, Ugbekpe, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Kanoba with his wife and sister at an Otsa festival, Ugbekpe, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5265
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Chief Keef

1995–

Keith Farrelle Cozart (born August 15, 1995), known professionally as Chief Keef, is an American rapper and record producer. Beginning his career as a teenager, he gained regional recognition for his mixtapes in the early 2010s. Cozart has since been…

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Chief Long John's wives & family members

[18--]

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Original caption reads: "Long John wives & family, present a piece of Ivory to W.H. Himburg." A young girl holds the large piece of Ivory that is to be presented to Himbury.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-024, Item EEPA 1995-240039
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Chief Long John sitting in state after his death

[18--]

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Original caption reads: "Late slaver Chief Long John, sitting in state after death. Principal wives & eldest son around him ; (Bonny N.C.P.).".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-024, Item EEPA 1995-240037
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Chief Lowa holding Opa Amata, preparing for Odun Obatala

1982-08-12

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Cataloged as “Chief Lowa holding Opa Amata, preparing for Odun Obatala” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0640
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Chief Lowa's House, entrance to shrine for Oba Amatagesi

1982-08-11

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Cataloged as “Chief Lowa's House, entrance to shrine for Oba Amatagesi” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0639
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