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An artist painting in an entryway of a building, Massawa, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “An artist painting in an entryway of a building, Massawa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0139
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An artist sitting in an entryway of a building, Massawa, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “An artist sitting in an entryway of a building, Massawa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0133
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An artist standing and holding her drawing at a school, Emebet, Eritrea

circa 1997

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Cataloged as “An artist standing and holding her drawing at a school, Emebet, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1107
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An artist standing behind their painting during an art school workshop, Ethiopia

1997-1998

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Cataloged as “An artist standing behind their painting during an art school workshop, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0089
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An artist standing in front of drawings at the United States Information Services Workshop Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “An artist standing in front of drawings at the United States Information Services Workshop Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0922
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An artist standing next to their painting during an art school workshop, Ethiopia

1997-1998

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Cataloged as “An artist standing next to their painting during an art school workshop, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0079
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An artist working, Massawa, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “An artist working, Massawa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0135
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An Ashimawo (Praise Singer) with their family during a Title ceremony in Idogu's compound, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Ashimawo (Praise Singer) with their family during a 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 2016-007-5394
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An Atekpa Masquerader dancing in front of a crowd, Emokhueme, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Atekpa Masquerader dancing in front of a crowd, Emokhueme, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4683
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An Atsogwa Title candidate entering a building in Idogu's compound during an Atsogwa Title ceremony, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Atsogwa Title candidate entering a building in Idogu's compound during an Atsogwa Title ceremony, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5441
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An Atsogwa Title candidate processing through a village during an Atsogwa Title ceremony, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Atsogwa Title candidate processing through a village during an Atsogwa Title ceremony, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5442
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An Atsogwa Title candidate wearing the regalia associated with the Oghalo ceremony during an Atsogwa Title ceremony in Idogu's compound, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Atsogwa Title candidate wearing the regalia associated with the Oghalo ceremony during 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 2016-007-5437
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An Atsogwa title staff in Akemokue-Oshieku's compound, Ogute, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Atsogwa title staff in Akemokue-Oshieku's compound, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4757
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An atsona motif painted on a wall of a title house during an Atsogwa Title ceremony in Idogu's compound, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An atsona motif painted on a wall of a title house during 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 2016-007-5391
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An Atsu design on a wall of Otaru's compound, Ogute, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Atsu design on a wall of Otaru's compound, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5807
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An atsu line drawing, Ogute, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An atsu line drawing, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6309
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An atsu ushili line drawing, Ogute, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An atsu ushili line drawing, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6292
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An Atuekpa Masquerader dancing at an Otsa festival in the Ivionima Quarter, Azukhala-Experi, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Atuekpa Masquerader dancing at an Otsa festival in the Ivionima Quarter, Azukhala-Experi, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5578
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An audience gathered during a Masquerader performance, Iviukhua, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An audience gathered during a Masquerader performance, Iviukhua, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5108
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Source image for An Autobiography; The Story of the Lord's Dealings with Mrs. Amanda Smith, the Colored Evangelist; Containing an Account of Her Life Work of Faith, and Her Travels in America, England, Ireland, Scotland, India, and Africa, as an Independent MissionaryLoading image…
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An Autobiography; The Story of the Lord's Dealings with Mrs. Amanda Smith, the Colored Evangelist; Containing an Account of Her Life Work of Faith, and Her Travels in America, England, Ireland, Scotland, India, and Africa, as an Independent Missionary

1893

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A hardcover autobiography titled “An Autobiography; The Story of the Lord's Dealings with Mrs. Amanda Smith, the Colored Evangelist; Containing an Account of Her Life Work of Faith, and Her Travels in America, England, Ireland, Scotland, India, and Africa,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.1.262.1
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An Aye Omosi Masquerader at an Otsa festival, Ugbekpe, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Aye Omosi Masquerader at an Otsa festival, Ugbekpe, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5240
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An Edogu Okakagbe Masquerader, Jattu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Edogu Okakagbe Masquerader, Jattu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4999
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An Edzog Okakagbe Masquerader, Ogbido, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Edzog Okakagbe Masquerader, Ogbido, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4621
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An Efofe Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Efofe Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4945
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