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Arts & Performance

Abena Malika

Biography

Abena Malika is an actress, singer and DJ from Toronto. She performed in the United States premiere of Da Kink in My Hair by Trey Anthony at the San Diego Repertory Theatre (in 2005). In 2009, she was nominated for the "Dora Mavor Moore Award for…

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Abeokuta

[18--]

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An overview of several mud houses in a village in Abeokuta.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-024, Item EEPA 1995-240025
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Abeokuta Rock

[between 1877-1895]

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Abeokuta Rock, between 1877-1895. Accompanying inscription reads, "Abeokuta Rock." Photographer unknown.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-017, Item EEPA 1995-170093
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Literature

Aberjhani

1957

Aberjhani (born Jeffery J. Lloyd July 8, 1957) is an American poet, writer and columnist. He is well known for his blog articles on literature and politics, and as co-author of Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance and author of The River of Winged…

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Aberrant use of male cloth by female model (staged by photographer)

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 1991-050170
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Abetheme and Tide Na Wa Masquerade performers, Otsa Festival, Azukhala, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Abetheme and Tide Na Wa Masquerade performers, Otsa Festival, Azukhala, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1381
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Abetheme Masquerader, Otsa Festival, Azukhala, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Abetheme Masquerader, Otsa Festival, Azukhala, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1377
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Awards, Medals, and Insignia

ABFF award for Artistic Achievement in Film awarded to Bill Duke

1997

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Acapulco Black Film Festival (ABFF) inaugural award for Artistic Achievement in Film awarded to Bill Duke on June 28, 1997. The trophy, designed by artist Cheryl R. Riley, is an abstract sculpture on a round base, primarily constructed from wood with metal…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.55.1
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Arts & Performance

Abi Eniola

Biography

Abi Eniola is an English former actress. Known for her roles in Grange Hill (2000), Little Britain (2003–2004), and The Bill (2008), she gave up acting in 2009 and now works as a tutor and Communications Coach at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In 2023,…

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Abiba, Imiamune, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Abiba, Imiamune, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3237
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Abiba, Imiokewu, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Abiba, Imiokewu, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3327
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Abiba, Iyeluwa, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Abiba, Iyeluwa, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3168
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Abiba, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Abiba, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3134
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Abigail Asante

Dates not recorded

Abigail Burland (born 11 September 1997), known professionally as Abigail Asante, is a British rapper, dancer, and internet personality. She initially gained prominence through dance videos she posted to Instagram and blocking major roads to shoot music…

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BIOGRAPHY
Arts & Performance

Abigail DeVille

1981–

Abigail DeVille (born 1981) is an American artist who creates large sculptures and installations, often incorporating found materials from the neighborhoods around the exhibition venues. DeVille's sculptures and installations often focus on themes of the…

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Abiku child

1977

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Cataloged as “Abiku child” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0169
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Abiku child wearing Aro anklets

1982

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Cataloged as “Abiku child wearing Aro anklets” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2501
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Abiku shrine. Abiku anklets, Ìlá Òràngún, Nigeria

1975-06-21

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Original text on slide reads, "Abiku shrine. Abiku anklets".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0926
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ARCHIVE FILE
Historical photographs & visual records

Abiku Shrine and Shopona Shrine, Ila and Ikenne

1973-1975

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Cataloged as “Abiku Shrine and Shopona Shrine, Ila and Ikenne” (Slides [32056000030480]).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog sova.eepa.2005-002_ref84
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Abiku shrine with twins, Ilishan- Remo, Nigeria

1982-03-17

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Original text on slide reads, "Abiku shrine with twins- upper left corner. Egbe ceremony".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0933
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Abiodu, Imiakiu, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Abiodu, Imiakiu, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3320
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BIOGRAPHY
Literature & Journalism

Abiodun Oyewole

1948–

Abiodun Oyewole (born Charles Davis, February 1948), is a poet, teacher and member of the African-American music and spoken-word group The Last Poets, which developed into what is considered to be the first hip hop group. Critic Jason Ankeny wrote, "With…

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BIOGRAPHY
Literature

Abiola Abrams

1976–

Abiola Abrams (born July 29, 1976) is an American author, podcaster, motivational speaker and spiritual life coach. Abrams has penned three books, including African Goddess Initiation: Sacred Rituals for Self-Love, Prosperity, and Joy, her first book from…

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"Ablution basin in the yard of the mosque of Mohamed Ali.", Cairo, Egypt

Date not recorded

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CAIRO - Ablution basin in the yard of the mosque[,] of Mohamed Ali[,] LE CAIRE - Bassin d'ablutions dans la cour de[,] la mosquée de Mohamed Ali.; LC [logo]; 154; POST CARD.[,] Egypte.. Published by LC.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-3314
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