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A photograph of wooden staffs from the National Museum of Lagos collections, NML 9.16.31, Lagos, Nigeria

1971

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Cataloged as “A photograph of wooden staffs from the National Museum of Lagos collections, NML 9.16.31, Lagos, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3862
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A photograph of wooden staffs in Akoko-Edo from the National Museum of Lagos collections, NML 71.V.A4.25, Lagos, Nigeria

1971

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Cataloged as “A photograph of wooden staffs in Akoko-Edo from the National Museum of Lagos collections, NML 71.V.A4.25, Lagos, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3834
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A photograph of woven hats from the National Museum of Lagos collections, Lagos, Nigeria

1971

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Cataloged as “A photograph of woven hats from the National Museum of Lagos collections, Lagos, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3703
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A photograph of young children by a title staff from the National Museum of Lagos collections, Lagos, Nigeria

1971

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Cataloged as “A photograph of young children by a title staff from the National Museum of Lagos collections, Lagos, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3709
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A photograph of young drummers performing next to a seated Masquerader from the National Museum of Lagos collections, NML 71.XII.C2.9, Lagos, Nigeria

1971

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Cataloged as “A photograph of young drummers performing next to a seated Masquerader from the National Museum of Lagos collections, NML 71.XII.C2.9, Lagos, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3792
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A photograph people walking in front of the Grand Mosque of Djenné reproduced in the exhibition "SAHEL", Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A photograph people walking in front of the Grand Mosque of Djenné reproduced in the exhibition "SAHEL", Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2523
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A photograph pf people carrying water sacks on their heads reproduced in the exhibition "SAHEL", Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A photograph pf people carrying water sacks on their heads reproduced in the exhibition "SAHEL", Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2503
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A photograph reproduced in the exhibition "SAHEL", Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A photograph reproduced in the exhibition "SAHEL", Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2488
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A photographer talking to a womand and child in a resettlement village, Kainji Reservoir region, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A photographer talking to a womand and child in a resettlement village, Kainji Reservoir region, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-2224
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A photographic postcard of an unidentified woman

early 20th century

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A piece of a photographic postcard of an unidentified woman. The woman is pictured wearing a dress and hat and holding a purse. The back of the postcard has [The Rex Photo Studio] printed on the back.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.46.29.11
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A picture in a carved wooden frame, Ethiopia

1997-1998

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Cataloged as “A picture in a carved wooden frame, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0092
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A picture of a fish trap in the Mauwa River near Pendembu

1980

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Donor notes read: "A picture of a fish trap in the Mauwa River near Pendembu. How does it work? Taken May-July 6, 1980. The date on the slide is JUL 80.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1836
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A picture of a Fula hut with interesting decoration, Bindi

1980

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Donor notes read: "A picture of a Fula hut with interesting decoration; Bindi. Taken on a trip to Bindi with Simon Ottenberg, July 6, 1980. The date on the slide is JUL 80.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1863
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A picture of a Fula warre near Asmane Kamara's Magea

1979

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Donor notes read: "A picture of a Fula warre near Asmane Kamara's Magea; Magea is just south of Foremoria; note the fence around the potatoe hills and the log ladder. April-May, 1979. The date on the slide is AUG 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1583
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A picture of a Fula warre near Asmane Kamara's showing the fence around the garden

1979

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Donor notes read: "A picture of a Fula warre near Asmane Kamara's showing the fence around the garden; Magea is just south of Foremoria. April-May, 1979. The date on the slide is AUG 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1584
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A picture of a Limba girl at Bafodia that has been circumcised but not yet "washed"

1980

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Donor notes read: "A Mandingo [Mandika] girl at Senikedugu. Taken on a trip to Senikedugu, July, 1980. The date on the slide is JUL 80.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-2029
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A picture of a Limba kitchen, Bafodia

1979

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Donor notes read: "A picture of a Limba kitchen, Bafodia. 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.1993-028-1549
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A picture of a very old Fula cap maker in Bindi holding one of his hand-embroidered hats

1980

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Donor notes read: "A picture of a very old Fula cap maker in Bindi holding one of his hats; the cap is all hand embroidered; the man was originally from Timbo in Guinea; Simon [Ottenberg] knew of a number of tailors and traders that came from there. Taken…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1865
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A picture of designs that are painted on houses by girls that are going to be circumcised

1979

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Donor notes read: "A picture of designs that are painted on houses by girls that are going to be circumcised; a mamiform shape is at the center of each design. Taken on patrol to the Limba village of Lago, April-May, 1979. The date on the slide is AUG 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1591
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A picture of furnaces #6-9, Sinkunia iron smelting site

1980

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Donor notes read: "Sinkunia iron smelting site; a picture of furnaces #6-9; furnace #6 is in the foreground; cutlass (about 2 ft.) shows scale. Taken on a trip to Sinkunia with Simon Ottenberg, July 7, 1980. The date on the slide is JUL 80.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1879
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A picture of River #2 Beach

1979

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Donor notes read: "A picture of River #2 Beach - Taken on a trip with my parents and Jens and Annette Hansen, November, 1979. The date on the slide is DEC 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1666
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A picture of the deserted Gberia Timbako cattle station

1980

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Donor notes read: "A picture of the deserted Gberia Timbako cattle station. Jan.- Feb. 1980. The date on the slide is MAY 80.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1747
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A picture of the excavation at Yagala rock shelter

1979

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Donor notes read: "A picture of the excavation at Yagala rock shelter. 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.1993-028-1657
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A picture of the Mongo River taken from the Gbentu bridge

1979

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Donor notes read: "A picture of the Mongo River taken from the Gbentu bridge. The date on the slide is JUN 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1486
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