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MUSEUM OBJECT
Props and Set Design

Clock from the set of Scandal

2012-2018

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A white, tabletop clock from the Olivia Pope living room set of Scandal. The clock has a square face set into a white, shagreen leather housing that has a square base and rounded, trapezoidal top with a small bronze knob at center. The clock face is white…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.90.5
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Historical photographs & visual records

Clock tower of town near Victoria Falls, Livingston (Zambia)

1939

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Cataloged as “Clock tower of town near Victoria Falls, Livingston (Zambia)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-064669
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Tools and Equipment

Clock used by the Citizen's Savings and Trust Company

1920-2013

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A large rectangular clock and sign (2013.208.2a). The front and back of the clock has a stained glass sign that reads “CITIZENS / SAVINGS / BANK / & TRUST CO.” The clock is located under the stained glass sign on the clock's front. The body of the clock is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.208.2a-p
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Costume

Clock worn by Flavor Flav

mid 1980s

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Clock necklace worn by Flavor Flav in the late 1980s and early 1990s during performances and appearances with the group Public Enemy. The clock is round and black with an off white face. It has rounded edges and several scratches on it. There is a small…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.49
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Clora Bryant

1927–2019

Clora Larea Bryant (May 30, 1927 – August 25, 2019) was an American jazz trumpeter. She was the only female trumpeter to perform with Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker and was a member of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm.

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Historical photographs & visual records

Close detail of Ezana stone, Aksum, Ethiopia

2010-10-04

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The Ezana stone is an ancient stele, stone obelisk. Likely dates from the 4th century ce. Original Carousel 24, slide 124.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-3069
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Historical photographs & documents

Close the Crackhouse Lyrics

n.d.

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Cataloged as “Close the Crackhouse Lyrics” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref93
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Historical photographs & visual records

Close-up of a boy from Foremonia dressed as a girl for his circumcision

1979

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Donor notes read: "Close-up of a boy from Foremonia dressed as a girl for his circumcision which was to be about a week later. He and some other boys from Foremonia came to get some practice dancing and to "help" the Musaia boys celebrate. Male and female…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1714
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Close-up of a triangular decoration (paro), Ile Balogun Alanamu's compound, Ilorin

1985

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Cataloged as “Close-up of a triangular decoration (paro), Ile Balogun Alanamu's compound, Ilorin” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-004, Item EEPA 2016-004-0006
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Historical photographs & visual records

Close up of hair style of daughters of the royal houses.

1977-07-12

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Cataloged as “Close up of hair style of daughters of the royal houses.” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1473
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Close up of Hausa man tie-dying in indigo dye pits, Kano, Nigeria

1974

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Cataloged as “Close up of Hausa man tie-dying in indigo dye pits, Kano, Nigeria” (Color slides).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2018-003, Item EEPA 2018-003-0125
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Close up of Konso grave markers, Karat, Ethiopia

2010-10-11

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The wooden sculptures are known as Waka/Waga Stelae and are carved to resemble deceased family members. Original Carousel 27, slide 36.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-3357
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Historical photographs & visual records

Close-up of N'dama heifer at Musaia Stock Farm

1979

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Donor notes read: "Close-up of N'dama heifer at Musaia Stock Farm, Jan. 1980. The date on the slide is FEB 80.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1717
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Close-up of Senegalese fishermen mending their nets

1980

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Donor notes read: "Close-up of Senegalese fishermen mending their nets. Trip with Dale Williams, July, 1980. The date on the slide is SEP 80.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1414
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Close Up of Spiny Bark, Berenty Reserve, Anosy, Madagascar

2003-09-06

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Close Up of Spiny Bark of Madagascar ocotillo Original Carousel 19, slide 63.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-2387
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Close-up of the balangi player in town after the circumcision

1979

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Donor notes read: "Musicians playing in town after the circumcision; close-up of the balangi player. Musaia circumcision ceremony, Jan. 7-9, 1980. The date on the slide is FEB 80.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1713
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Historical photographs & visual records

Close up of the wall of a house on the southeast side of Yagala

1979

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Donor notes read: "Close up of the wall of a house on the southeast side of Yagala; the cutlass shows scale. Taken during the excavation of Yagala rock shelter, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 1979. The date on the slide is DEC 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1653
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Historical photographs & visual records

Close-up of Toyo's house at Kakoya

1979

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Donor notes read: "Close-up of Toyo's house at Kakoya; thick bush but you can make out the stone work and the veranda. Trip to Bafodia (Kakoya), April 7-8, 1979. The date on the slide is JUN 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1565
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Close-ups of textiles and embroidery

1987

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Image used in the video production entitled,"Patterns of Life: West-African Strip Weaving Traditions," produced by Caribiner, Inc. under contract for the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, 1987. Image taken by Gavin Ashworth, 1987.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1991-005, Item EEPA 1991-050135
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Close view of dancer in bird mask

2000-01-29

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Close view of dancer in bird mask. Original Carousel number, 11, slide number, 14.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-1289
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Close view of dancer in horned mask

2000-01-29

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Close view of dancer in horned mask. Original Carousel number, 11, slide number, 15.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-1290
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