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Visual Arts

I tàn bae pa procescciòn de San Basilio 2

2005

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A color lithograph depicting a group of six young girls in colorful dresses during the annual parochial procession of San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia. The girls are shown from behind and from the shoulders down, wearing dresses and cream-colored shoes.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.166.7
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gelatin silver prints

I Went to Church Every Night

1965

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A black-and-white photograph of Martin Luther King, Jr. sitting in a chair. A group of men stand behind him; all of the men appear to be watching something off-camera.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.14.4
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Sports

Ian Gayle

1992–

Ian George Gayle (born 23 October 1992) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Isthmian League South East Division club Whitstable Town.

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Medicine & Health

Ian K. Smith

1969–

Ian K. Smith (born July 15, 1969) is an American physician, author and television host best known for hosting The Doctors. In 2007, he launched the 50 Million Pound Challenge, a national weight loss initiative sponsored by CVS Pharmacy and State Farm. He…

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Sports

Ian Wright

1963–

Ian Edward Wright (born 3 November 1963) is an English media personality and former professional footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest forwards in the history of the Premier League and one of Arsenal's greatest ever players. Wright…

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Historical photographs & visual records

Ibadan University Protestant Church

1970

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Cataloged as “Ibadan University Protestant Church” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-3472
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Historical photographs & visual records

Ibeji figure wearing beaded hat and shirt, Ikirun, Nigeria

1970-10

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Original text on slide reads, "Ibeji figure wearing beaded hat and shirt. 67.10.144. Ikirun".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0647
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Historical photographs & visual records

Ibeji figure wrapped in dress, Nigeria

Date not recorded

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Original text on slide reads, "Ibeji figure wrapped in dress".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0930
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Historical photographs & visual records

Ibeji in home of Mrs. Amusa, Akio, Nigeria

1973-10-02

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Original text on slide reads, "Ibeji in home of Mrs. Amusa. See SL5-22 for info. L- Carved circa 1967 by Samsin. R- Carved circa 1932 by ?. Tuesday".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1231
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Historical photographs & visual records

Ibejis figures, Two male and one female with cowrie chains. back view, Nigeria

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Original text on slide reads, "Ibejis figures, Two male and one female with cowrie chains. back view. L- J110. M- J111. Ph. Kishi (by Alli). R- J112. Ph. Kishi (by Wede)".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0330
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Historical photographs & visual records

Ibejis figures, Two male and one female with cowrie chains. front view, Nigeria

Date not recorded

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Original text on slide reads, "Ibejis figures, Two male and one female with cowrie chains. front view. L- J110. M- J111. Ph. Kishi (by Alli). R- J112. Ph. Kishi (by Wede)".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0328
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Historical photographs & visual records

Ibejis figures, Two male and one female with cowrie chains. side view, Nigeria

Date not recorded

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Original text on slide reads, "Ibejis figures, Two male and one female with cowrie chains. side view. L- J110. M- J111. Ph. Kishi (by Alli). R- J112. Ph. Kishi (by Wede)".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0329
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Historical photographs & visual records

Ibejis in the Shrine in house of Chief Alujon (Babalawo), Ìlá Òràngún, Nigeria

1975-06-21

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Original text on slide reads, "Ibejis in the Shrine in house of Chief Alujon (Babalawo). Obaloja compound. Eyindi quarter. Saturday".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1526
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Sports

Ibra Sekajja

1992–

Ibra Sekajja (born 31 October 1992) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Isthmian League South Central Division club Raynes Park Vale.

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Sports

Ibrahim Bakare

2002–

Ibrahim Akorede Abayomi Bakare (born 7 May 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a centre-back for National League club Eastleigh.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Time-based Media - Moving Images

Ibrahim Mumin Oral History Interview

April 3, 2024

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An oral history interview and conversation with community organizer and activist Ibrahim Mumin. It consists of three versions of digital video recording, two camera card files (2025.12.16.1.1 and 2025.12.16.1.2, .mxf files) and one edited file…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2025.12.16.1
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Tools and Equipment

Ice bucket from the Rock Rest Tourist Home

mid 20th-late 20th century

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An ice bucket from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The small, silver toned bucket has plain interior and exterior walls and two round, flat handles with semicircular cutouts, soldered to each side. The bucket has a narrow base that tapers outward into a wide,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.12.60
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Biography & Culture

Ida B. Robinson

1891–1946

Ida B. Robinson (August 3, 1891 – April 20, 1946) was an American Charismatic denominational leader. She was the founder, first Senior Bishop and President of the Mount Sinai Holy Church of America, Inc. Robinson formed the organization in response to her…

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Civil Rights & Community

Ida Clark DePriest

Biography

Ida Clark DePriest (c. 1869 – August 1938) was an African-American suffragist, activist, and clubwoman, known for her work for women's suffrage in Colorado.

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Literature

Ida M. Bowman Becks

Born 1880

Ida M. Bowman Becks (March 28, 1880 – 1953), also known as Ida M. Becks, was an American elocutionist, suffragist, and African-American community organizer. She played prominent roles in establishing a number of community organizations, especially in…

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Education & Scholarship

Ida R. Cummings

1867–1958

Ida R. Cummings (March 17, 1867 – November 1958) was an American teacher and clubwoman, based in Baltimore, Maryland. She was an officer of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs in the 1910s.

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Scholarship

Idella Jones Childs

1903–1998

Idella Jones Childs (June 21, 1903 – August 8, 1998) was an American educator, historian and civil rights activist. Childs worked as a teacher for 35 years in Perry County in Alabama. During the civil rights movement, her home was a meeting place for…

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Historical photographs & visual records

Idogu with his family members at an Atsogwa Title ceremony at his compound, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Idogu with his family members at an Atsogwa Title ceremony at his compound, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5369
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Historical photographs & visual records

Idogu With Male Family Members, Atsogwa Title Ceremony, Idogu's Compound, Afokpella, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Idogu With Male Family Members, Atsogwa Title Ceremony, Idogu's Compound, Afokpella, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1168
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