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Chiefs place their fans on the ground

1981

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Cataloged as “Chiefs place their fans on the ground” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0959
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Chiefs processing to Ile Alapinni

1981

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Cataloged as “Chiefs processing to Ile Alapinni” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0837
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Chiefs prostrate before Oba William Adetona Ayeni

1981

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Cataloged as “Chiefs prostrate before Oba William Adetona Ayeni” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0960
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Chiefs Returning from Greeting the Oba, Otue Ceremony, Nigeria

1981-1982

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

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-0996
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Chiefs seated on Ile Obale veranda

1981

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Cataloged as “Chiefs seated on Ile Obale veranda” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0925
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Chiefs stand before Oba William Adetona Ayeni, in turn prostrate before him, and pray for him

1977-07-08

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Cataloged as “Chiefs stand before Oba William Adetona Ayeni, in turn prostrate before him, and pray for him” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1331
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Chieftaincy regalia on a mat, Iddo, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chieftaincy regalia on a mat, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4586
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Chika

1997–

Jane Chika Oranika (born March 9, 1997), known mononymously as Chika (often stylized CHIKA), is an American rapper. She first garnered attention on social media before signing to Warner Records in 2019. The following year, she was included in XXL's 2020…

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Literature

Chika Stacy Oriuwa

Biography

Chika Stacy Oriuwa is a Canadian physician, spoken word artist, and advocate against systemic racism in health care. In 2021, she was one of six frontline workers honored by the Barbie Role Model Program with a doll created in her likeness. In 2020, Oriuwa…

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Arts & Performance

Chiké Okonkwo

1982–

Chiké Okonkwo ( ; born 18 March 1982) is a British actor. He is known for portraying PC Clark in New Tricks, DC Callum Gada in Paradox, Lee Truitt in Being Mary Jane, and Ty Coleman in La Brea.

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Film & Television

Chikezie

1985–

Chikezie Eze () is an American singer and the tenth place finalist on the seventh season of the television series American Idol.

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Literature

Chikodili Emelumadu

Biography

Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ, also spelled Chikodili Emelumadu, is a British Nigerian speculative fiction writer.

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Child

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Child” (Postcards).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1989-001, Item EEPA 1989-010183
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Child behind Ife-Olu [Solaru]'s bar, Ilishan- Remo, Nigeria

1988-08

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Original text on slide reads, "Child behind Ife-Olu [Solaru]'s bar".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1601
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Child brought by Shanyo, Iganna, Nigeria

1975-06-30

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Original text on slide reads, "Child brought by Shanyo. May be son of Apo Ogungbile. Joseph (Catholic). With face scarification".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1545
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Child carrying water in Douentza, Mali

1969-1970

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Cataloged as “Child carrying water in Douentza, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1160
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Child climbing into tented wagon at Afrikaner camp for Nagmaal (Holy Communion), Bronkhorstspruit (South Africa)

1947

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Cataloged as “Child climbing into tented wagon at Afrikaner camp for Nagmaal (Holy Communion), Bronkhorstspruit (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-063496
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Child Dancing, Otsa Festival, Ugbekpe, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Child Dancing, Otsa Festival, Ugbekpe, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1036
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Child drawing at Children Art Center, Pretoria (South Africa)

1947

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Cataloged as “Child drawing at Children Art Center, Pretoria (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-068209
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Child eating

1977

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Cataloged as “Child eating” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0166
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Child eating corn at Makotakota Dlamini's homestead, a few miles northwest of Luyengo, Swaziland

1973-1975

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Cataloged as “Child eating corn at Makotakota Dlamini's homestead, a few miles northwest of Luyengo, Swaziland” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2018-003, Item EEPA 2018-003-0238
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Child eating grasshoppers at Makotakota Dlamini's homestead, a few miles northwest of Luyengo, Swaziland

1973-1975

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Cataloged as “Child eating grasshoppers at Makotakota Dlamini's homestead, a few miles northwest of Luyengo, Swaziland” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2018-003, Item EEPA 2018-003-0239
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Child feeding pets, Elim (Limpopo, South Africa)

1940-1941

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Cataloged as “Child feeding pets, Elim (Limpopo, South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-063961
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child grinding millet crop Dogon region, Mali

1989

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Cataloged as “child grinding millet crop Dogon region, Mali” (Slides (photographs); Color slides).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1989-006, Item EEPA 1989-060571
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