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A woman making beadwork at a market, Asmara, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A woman making beadwork at a market, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0025
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A woman making ceramics, Asmara, Eritrea

1990s

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Cataloged as “A woman making ceramics, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0988
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A woman making flat bread in a camp, outside of Nakfa, Eritrea

2001

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Cataloged as “A woman making flat bread in a camp, outside of Nakfa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1868
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A woman making flat bread inside of a tent in a camp, outside of Nakfa, Eritrea

2001

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Cataloged as “A woman making flat bread inside of a tent in a camp, outside of Nakfa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1876
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A woman making pottery at the Tacoumbia (Tokombiya) Food Distribution Center, Tacoumbia (Tokombiya), Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A woman making pottery at the Tacoumbia (Tokombiya) Food Distribution Center, Tacoumbia (Tokombiya), Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0878
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A woman making two jars, Itsukwi, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A woman making two jars, Itsukwi, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4485
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A woman mixing water into some clay, near Lunsar

1980

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Donor notes read: "Potters near Lunsar; A woman mixing water into some clay. 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.1993-028-1744
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A woman modeling an embroidered robe, Emebet, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A woman modeling an embroidered robe, Emebet, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0111
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A woman molding clay, Senafe, Eritrea

1996-1997

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Cataloged as “A woman molding clay, Senafe, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1281
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A woman near a wall in a war zone, Geleba, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A woman near a wall in a war zone, Geleba, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1551
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A woman next to her dishes and coffee set in her home, Senafe, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A woman next to her dishes and coffee set in her home, Senafe, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1597
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A woman painting a symbol on the wall of a title house in Idogu's compound for an Atsogwa Title ceremony, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A woman painting a symbol on the wall of a title house in Idogu's compound for an Atsogwa Title ceremony, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5395
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A woman painting the entrance to Idogu's compound for an Atsogwa Title ceremony, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A woman painting the entrance to Idogu's compound for an Atsogwa Title ceremony, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5402
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A woman painting the wall of a title house for an Atsogwa Title ceremony in Idogu's compound, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A woman painting the wall of a title house for an Atsogwa Title ceremony in Idogu's compound, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5366
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A woman parching rice (or grated casada),

1978

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Donor notes read: "A woman parching rice (or grated casada). Taken Oct.- Nov. 1978 during P.C. Agriculture Training at Mabonto. The date on the slide is FEB 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1339
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A woman picking up pottery sherds, Itsukwi, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A woman picking up pottery sherds, Itsukwi, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4489
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A woman planting onions at the Sinkunia Chiefdom Garden

1980

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Donor notes read: "A woman planting onions at the Sinkunia Chiefdom garden. 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.1993-028-1750
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A woman playing a drum, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A woman playing a drum, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0800
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A woman playing a drum with other women and children clapping outside of a tent where wedding preparations are taking place for a ceremony, Keren, Eritrea

circa 1997

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Cataloged as “A woman playing a drum with other women and children clapping outside of a tent where wedding preparations are taking place for a ceremony, Keren, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1199
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A woman pouring coffee in her home, Senafe, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A woman pouring coffee in her home, Senafe, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1595
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A woman pouring grain into a larger bowl, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A woman pouring grain into a larger bowl, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-2228
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A woman preparing food at a market in Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A woman preparing food at a market in Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1810
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A woman preparing food in Mallam Baba's compound, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A woman preparing food in Mallam Baba's compound, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1532
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A woman reading and waiting for President Bongo to arrive at an Independence Day celebration, Franceville, Gabon

1972

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Cataloged as “A woman reading and waiting for President Bongo to arrive at an Independence Day celebration, Franceville, Gabon” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-3277
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