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Historical photographs & visual records

"Coffee" by Elsa Jacobs, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “"Coffee" by Elsa Jacobs, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0944
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"Coffee" drawing by Elsa Jacob at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “"Coffee" drawing by Elsa Jacob at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0586
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Coffee grinder owned by Cornelia Wallis

1860s

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Coffee grinder from the late 1800s owned by a former Kentucky slave named Ms. Cornelia Wallis. The tool consists of a cast-iron hand cranked grinder mounted on a wooden box with a sliding drawer at the bottom.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.129
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Historical photographs & visual records

Coffee plantation, Kwa Ibo

ca. 1890s

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Original caption reads "Coffee plantation. Qua Eboe".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2000-003, Item EEPA 2000-003-0046
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Historical photographs & visual records

Coffee Tree

[ca. 1924]

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Image of a coffee tree. Text on front reads: "Roca 'Africana.' Um lindo exemplar de cafe. 1924." Gold border on front.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA AO 1985-142238
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Coffey Anderson

1978–

Coffey Anderson (born December 15, 1978) (sometimes using just his mononym Cofféy or Coffey) is an American country singer-songwriter, originally from Bangs, Texas.

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Coffin figure, Artist shops, Ghana

1986

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Donor notes read: "Coffin figure; Artist shops. The date on the slide is AUG 86.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-0511
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Coffin figure, Teshie, Ghana

1986

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Donor notes read: "Coffin figure; Teshie. The date on the slide is AUG 86.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-0521
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Coffin maker and his albino twins, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-27

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Original text on slide reads, "Coffin maker and his albino twins. On left- Taiwo (Tallest) and Kehinde. Father- Akunwumi Awoyomi. Carpenter born in Itola quarter. First day of Badufon?. #1 Moko street- Main road".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0932
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Historical photographs & visual records

Coffin of deceased

2004 November 6

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Coffin of deceased, with sign reading "OP Kwabena Manu, Aged 80, died on 30th Aug 2004." Original Carousel number, 1, Slide number, 79.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-0075
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ARCHIVE FILE
Historical photographs & visual records

Coffins Made by Ga People, Ghana

circa 1969-circa 1992

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Cataloged as “Coffins Made by Ga People, Ghana” (Slides [32056000030530]).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog sova.eepa.2005-002_ref333
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Historical photographs & documents

Cohort Media

8-11-2002

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Cataloged as “Cohort Media” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref989
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Coi Leray

1997–

Coi Leray Collins (born May 11, 1997) is an American rapper and singer. The daughter of rapper and media executive Benzino, she began her musical career in 2018 with the release of her debut mixtape, Everythingcoz. She signed with Republic Records to…

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"Coiffure Africaine" [African Hairstyle], Côte d'Ivoire

c. 1981

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IRIS [logo]; 7366 AFRIQUE EN COULEURS[,] Coiffure Africaine[,] AFRICA IN COLOUR[,] African coiffure; Printed in France. Photographed by Renaudeau, M.. Published by IRIS.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0530
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"Coiffure en Côte d'Ivoire." [Hairdressing in Ivory Coast.], Côte d'Ivoire

Date not recorded

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Vincent [logo]; A. O. F. - Coiffure en Côte d'Ivoire.; G-14; Véritable photo au bromure - Reprod. Interdite.. Published by Editions Vincent, B.P. 1376 Dakar.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0558
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"Coiffure Mandingue" [Mandingo Hairstyle], Guinée

Date not recorded

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REGION DE KANKAN - REP. DE GUINEE[,] Coiffure Mandingue; EXA [logo]; Lyna [logo]; 596/66. Published by Production "PHOTOS CISSE" - Paris, 10[,] rue Lécuyer - 93300 AUBEVILLIERS - Té. 48 33 59 59.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1206
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"Coiffure Peul" [Peul hairstyle], Conakry, Guinée

Date not recorded

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CONAKRY - REP. DE GUINEE[,] Coiffure Peul; EXA [logo]; Lyna [logo]; Reproduction interdite; 543/35. Photographed by Cisse, Diango, photographer (Bamako, Mali). Published by ABEILLE-CARTES - Editions "LYNA-PARIS"[,] 8. rue du Caire - 75002 PARIS - Tél. (1)…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1193
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"Coiffure traditionnelle." [Traditional hairstyle.], Guinée

Date not recorded

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République de GUINEE[,] Coiffure traditionnelle. Photographed by ONACIG - Corporate Entity. Published by.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1195
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Coiled sweetgrass basket sewn by Sue Middleton

early 1980s

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A round sweetgrass basket (a) with lid (b) sewn by Sue Middleton. The basket is made of coils of dried sweetgrass bound with strips of dried palmetto, with pine needles sewn in for color. The base of the basket has a flat bottom, with pine needles creating…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.5.1ab
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor

Coin bank in the form a caricatured man

mid 20th century

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Bank in the form of a caricatured man standing with his hands on his hips. The figure is wearing a hat, collared shirt, suspenders, and pants. Raised lettering on the front of his pants reads [GIVE ME / A / PENNY]. He is made of black cast iron, with red…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.7.461
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Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor

Coin bank in the form of a caricatured boy

late 19th-early 20th century

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Cast iron coin bank in the form of a bust of a caricatured boy. The boy is wearing a red shirt, with white collar and black bow tie. Mouth of boy is painted red with white teeth. The boy’s eyes are painted white with black dots at the center. Bank is made…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.7.218
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Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor

Coin bank in the form of a caricatured boy

ca. 1920

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A mechanical coin bank in the form of a bust and arm of a caricatured boy. The boy has yellow eyes and red lips, white teeth and a wide open mouth. He is wearing a red jacket with white trim and a blue bow tie. His jacket has three (3) chevrons on the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.7.219
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Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor

Coin bank in the form of a "pickaninny" boy eating a watermelon slice

20th century

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A cast iron coin bank in the form of a "pickaninny" boy eating a watermelon slice. The boy is standing on a tiered rectangular base. He is holding a slice of watermelon up to his mouth with both hands. The watermelon is painted red and green. The boy is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.7.221
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Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor

Coin bank in the form of "Mammy"

ca. 1925

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A cast iron coin bank in the form of "Mammy." The bank is made of two (2) parts joined vertically at the center. The halves do not match up perfectly. The figure is standing, with her hands on her hips. She is wearing a red dress, white shawl, and white…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.7.211
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