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A silversmith heating metal within a pile of charcoal, Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A silversmith heating metal within a pile of charcoal, Bamako, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2363
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A silversmith using a flame to shape metal to make jewelry, Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A silversmith using a flame to shape metal to make jewelry, Bamako, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2362
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A silversmith working with pliers to make jewelry, Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A silversmith working with pliers to make jewelry, Bamako, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2361
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A simple Fula hut constructed out of grass and palm fronds, near Gberia Timbako

1979

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Donor notes read: "A more simple Fula hut constructed out of grass and palm fronds; Near Gberia Timbako. The date on the slide is JUN 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1493
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A simple house decoration, Fulaba

1980

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Donor notes read: "A simple house decoration, Fulaba. April, 1980. The date on the slide is MAY 80.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1780
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Time-based Media - Moving Images

A Singing Stream: A Black Family Chronicle

1986

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A documentary film with the title A Singing Stream: A Black Family Chronicle. It consists of a single reel of color 16mm polyester film with optical sound. The documentary chronicles the experiences of the Landis family, a religious and musical family…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.55.100.1a
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A sketch by Frewenghel Gitatios at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch by Frewenghel Gitatios 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 2007-003-0508
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A sketch by Jacob Abraha, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch by Jacob Abraha, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0793
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A sketch by Terhas Iyass, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A sketch by Terhas Iyass, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0842
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A sketch by Terhas Iyassu, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A sketch by Terhas Iyassu, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0820
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A sketch by Terhas Iyassu, Massawa, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A sketch by Terhas Iyassu, Massawa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0130
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A sketch displayed at a United States Information Services artists workshop, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch displayed at a United States Information Services artists workshop, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0720
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A sketch for "Basket Weaver" by Haile Wolde-Michael from the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch for "Basket Weaver" by Haile Wolde-Michael from 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 2007-003-0506
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A sketch for "In Love" drawing by Mussie Estafanos at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch for "In Love" drawing by Mussie Estafanos 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 2007-003-0503
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A sketch for "Mother and Children" by Haile Michael Ogbu at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch for "Mother and Children" by Haile Michael Ogbu 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 2007-003-0511
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A sketch from the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch from 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 2007-003-0487
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A sketch from the United States Information Services Group Workshop, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch from the United States Information Services Group Workshop, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0411
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A small boy holding a fish trap at "One Mile"

1979

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Donor notes read: "A small boy holding a fish trap at "One Mile". The date on the slide is MAR 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1473
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A small iron lamp in Akemokue-Oshieku's compound, Ogute, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A small iron lamp in Akemokue-Oshieku's compound, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4753
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A small Jehovah Witness Church at Bumbuna

1978

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Donor notes read: "A small Jehovah Witness Church at Bumbuna. Bumbuna also has a large Catholic church. 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.1993-028-1272
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A small musical instrument, Ogiriga, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A small musical instrument, Ogiriga, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4914
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A small town below the highway

1977

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Cataloged as “A small town below the highway” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-3445
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A small village near Ngomakuria Mountain, Mashonaland, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “A small village near Ngomakuria Mountain, Mashonaland, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020086
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A small village next to the flooded Kainji Reservoir, Kainji Reservoir region, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A small village next to the flooded Kainji Reservoir, Kainji Reservoir region, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-2060
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