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An Olimi Oriyekia Masquerader with two supporters at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Olimi Oriyekia Masquerader with two supporters at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6344
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An Olimi Oshiga Masquerader at an Olimi festival in the Imiamune Quarter, Afokpella, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Olimi Oshiga Masquerader at an Olimi festival in the Imiamune Quarter, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6091
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An Olimi Queen Masquerader seated next to a standing supporter at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “An Olimi Queen Masquerader seated next to a standing supporter at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6575
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An Olimi Udeji Masquerader in front of a crowd at an Olimi festival, Ogiriga, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Olimi Udeji Masquerader in front of a crowd at an Olimi festival, Ogiriga, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6133
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An Olu Masquerader dancing and using a whip at an Igugu festival, Otuo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Olu Masquerader dancing and using a whip at an Igugu festival, Otuo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5760
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An Olu Masquerader wearing a wooden cap performing at an Igugu festival display for Ogbemudia, Otuo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Olu Masquerader wearing a wooden cap performing at an Igugu festival display for Ogbemudia, Otuo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5759
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An omada cloth made by Achetu Obamina, purchased for the Benin Museum, Ogiriga, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An omada cloth made by Achetu Obamina, purchased for the Benin Museum, Ogiriga, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6224
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An Omese masquerade costume belonging to Igiepo, Okpenada, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Omese masquerade costume belonging to Igiepo, Okpenada, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4264
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An Omese Masquerader dancing, Iviukhua, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Omese Masquerader dancing, Iviukhua, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4658
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An Omese Masquerader sitting next to a group of musicians during an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Omese Masquerader sitting next to a group of musicians during an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4969
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An Omese Masquerader standing in front of a crowd during an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Omese Masquerader standing in front of a crowd during an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4968
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An Omese Masquerader standing in front of a crowd, Weppa Wanno, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Omese Masquerader standing in front of a crowd, Weppa Wanno, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4678
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An Omeshe Idogu Masquerader at a festival in the Iyeluwa Quarter, Afokpella, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “An Omeshe Idogu Masquerader at a festival in the Iyeluwa Quarter, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6534
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An Omeshe Ikor Masquerader dancing with an Omeshe Sado Masquerader during an Olimi festival, Ogiriga, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Omeshe Ikor Masquerader dancing with an Omeshe Sado Masquerader during an Olimi festival, Ogiriga, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4924
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An Omeshe Iyai Masquerader performing at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “An Omeshe Iyai Masquerader performing at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6561
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An Omeshe Masquerader at an Olimi festival in Otaru's compound, Ogute, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “An Omeshe Masquerader at an Olimi festival in Otaru's compound, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6612
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An Omeshe Masquerader performing in front of a crowd at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “An Omeshe Masquerader performing in front of a crowd at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6563
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An Omeshe Oba Masquerader performing at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Omeshe Oba Masquerader performing at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6258
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An Omeshe Odega Masquerader (left) and an Olimi Mary Masquerader (right) at an Olimi festival in the Imiamune Quarter, Afokpella, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Omeshe Odega Masquerader (left) and an Olimi Mary Masquerader (right) at an Olimi festival in the Imiamune Quarter, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6072
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An Omeshe Ogene Masquerader dancing during an Olimi festival in the Imiamune Quarter, Afokpella, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Omeshe Ogene Masquerader dancing during an Olimi festival in the Imiamune Quarter, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6060
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An Omeshe Okpetu Masquerader at an Olimi festival in the Imiamune Quarter, Afokpella, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Omeshe Okpetu Masquerader at an Olimi festival in the Imiamune Quarter, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6087
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An Omeshe Sado Masquerader dancing during an Olimi festival in the Imiamune Quarter, Afokpella, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “An Omeshe Sado Masquerader dancing during an Olimi festival in the Imiamune Quarter, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6063
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An Omonase Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Iddo, Nigeria

1979

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

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6583
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An Omonase Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Ogiriga, Nigeria

1972

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

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4926
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