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An angel detail of a painted and carved grave façade, Afashio, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An angel detail of a painted and carved grave façade, Afashio, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6016
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An Angolan Family

[19--]

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Image of a formal family portrait, with a man, woman, and two girls. Printed text on recto reads: "Uma Familia Angolar Illustre." Publishers mark on recto not fully legible, reads: "[..]Illustradora[...].".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA AO 1985-142044
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An Angolan Regata

[19--]

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Image of three people in three small boats near shore. Printed text on recto reads: "Uma regata entre angolares." Card printed on pink card-stock.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA AO 1985-142140
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An animal crossing near the path to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “An animal crossing near the path to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020292
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An animal detail of a wall decoration on a title house for an Oghalo ceremony in Jack Oba's compound, Afokpella, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “An animal detail of a wall decoration on a title house for an Oghalo ceremony in Jack Oba's compound, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6555
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An animal hutch at the Jenness residence in Kainji, Kainji Reservoir region, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “An animal hutch at the Jenness residence in Kainji, Kainji Reservoir region, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0434
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An animal snare

1978

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Donor notes read: "An animal snare. Taken Oct. 1978 at P.C. Agriculture Training at Mabonto. The date on the slide is JAN 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1269
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An animal trap, near Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “An animal trap, near Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1306
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An animal trap, Yauri, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “An animal trap, Yauri, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0396
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An Anogiri Agini Odigbi Masquerader with a supporter at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Agini Odigbi Masquerader with a supporter at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6232
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An Anogiri Aja Masquerader dancing at an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Aja Masquerader dancing at an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4956
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An Anogiri Ajagodu Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Ajagodu Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6235
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An Anogiri Akatapila Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Akatapila Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6341
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An Anogiri Akatapila Masquerader shaking hands with his custodian at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Akatapila Masquerader shaking hands with his custodian at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6339
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An Anogiri Akatapila Masquerader standing with his custodian at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Akatapila Masquerader standing with his custodian at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6340
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An Anogiri Akpala Masquerader, Ogute, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Akpala Masquerader, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6528
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An Anogiri Atogida Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Afokpella, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Atogida Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6050
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An Anogiri Atogido Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Atogido Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6242
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An Anogiri Atogido Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Atogido Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6391
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An Anogiri Doctor Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Doctor Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6558
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An Anogiri Doctor Masquerader dancing at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Doctor Masquerader dancing at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6569
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An Anogiri Egibunu Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Egibunu Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6233
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An Anogiri Egibunu Masquerader with supporters at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Egibunu Masquerader with supporters at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6234
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An Anogiri Eguadu Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Anogiri Eguadu Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6359
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