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Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

"Agate'"

1950s-1960s

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Sterling silver pair of dangle "Agate" earrings with agate stones by Art Smith; designed circa 1940s-1950s and made between 1950s and 1960s. The body of each earring is made from a single piece of sterling silver, shaped and folded to create a modernistic…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.108.3ab
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Agatha Bennett

1919–2006

Agatha Bennett (1919–2006) was an American artist. She is associated with the Gee's Bend quilting collective, alongside her mother-in-law, Delia Bennett. Her work is included in the collection of the High Museum of Art.

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Agbagie at an Oteku Atsogwa Title ceremony, Afokpella, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “Agbagie at an Oteku Atsogwa Title ceremony, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5912
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Agbagie, Oteku Atsogwa, Afokpella, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “Agbagie, Oteku Atsogwa, Afokpella, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1763
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Agbeni Shango shrine, Ibadan

1974

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Cataloged as “Agbeni Shango shrine, Ibadan” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-3533
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Agbo Kiosime Asekame, the mother of a Jemukomu Masquerader, at an Otsa festival, Ugbekpe, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Agbo Kiosime Asekame, the mother of a Jemukomu Masquerader, at an Otsa festival, Ugbekpe, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5245
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Agbo mask stored in house of head of Agbo, Akio, Nigeria

1973-10-12

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Original text on slide reads, "Agbo mask stored in house of head of Agbo. Akio, Ijebu. One side of SL6-19. Friday".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1245
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Age Grade celebrants and their families in an Oba's compound for an intiation ceremony, South Ibie Age, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Age Grade celebrants and their families in an Oba's compound for an intiation ceremony, South Ibie Age, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4131
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Age Grade celebrants and their families watching a musical performance during an intiation ceremony, South Ibie Age, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Age Grade celebrants and their families watching a musical performance during an intiation ceremony, South Ibie Age, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4137
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Age Group Members, Men Dancing in Circle (Ukpe Elu), Age Group Festival, Ikao, Owan, Nigeria

October 2003

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Cataloged as “Age Group Members, Men Dancing in Circle (Ukpe Elu), Age Group Festival, Ikao, Owan, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3426
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Age Group of Three, Masqueraders and Women Dancing, Imo Orimi, Ikao, Owan, Nigeria

2002-2003

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Cataloged as “Age Group of Three, Masqueraders and Women Dancing, Imo Orimi, Ikao, Owan, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3534
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Age Group of Three Masqueraders, Imo Orimi, Ikao, Owan, Nigeria

2002-2003

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Cataloged as “Age Group of Three Masqueraders, Imo Orimi, Ikao, Owan, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3532
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Age Group of Three Masqueraders, Performance Sequence, Imo Orimi, Ikao, Owan, Nigeria

2002-2003

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Cataloged as “Age Group of Three Masqueraders, Performance Sequence, Imo Orimi, Ikao, Owan, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3535
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Age group title paraphernalia, Imiegiele, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Age group title paraphernalia, Imiegiele, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4749
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Agema festival "Idotun" sector's turn, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-23

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Original text on slide reads, "Agema festival"Idotun"sector's turn. Photoed by Klindt. I didn't go- too tired!. Sunday 5 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1206
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Agemo festiva. Oko arrival of Oniri, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-21

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Original text on slide reads, "Agemo festival. Oko arrival of Oniri- name of raffia mask said to be the mother of Agemo. Friday 4:30 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1201
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Agemo festival- 4th day, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-21

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Original text on slide reads, "Agemo festival- 4th day- Oko arrival of male elders. Friday 4:30 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1200
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Agemo festival After masks and women of child bearing age left, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-21

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Original text on slide reads, "Agemo festival After masks and women of child bearing age left. Friday about 5:30 or 6 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1188
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Agemo festival After masks have left, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-21

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Original text on slide reads, "Agemo festival After masks have left- old ladies ask me to dance. Friday about 5:30 or 6 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1185
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Agemo Festival and mat masquerade, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-21

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Original text on slide reads, "Agemo Festival and mat masquerade. Oko note men surrounding lamp post. Friday 5 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1189
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Agemo festival drummers (Oko), Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-21

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Original text on slide reads, "Agemo festival drummers (Oko). Friday 5 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1192
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Agemo Festival- mat masquerade arrives, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-21

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Original text on slide reads, "Agemo Festival- mat masquerade arrives. I think the mat is called Oko. This one has human representation or lizard or something. Friday 5 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1191
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Agemo Festival- Oko Oniri is dancing, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-21

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Original text on slide reads, "Agemo Festival- Oko Oniri is dancing. Said to be the mother of Agemo. Friday 5 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1193
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Agemo festival. Oko- Onori is dancing, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-21

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Original text on slide reads, "Agemo festival. Oko- Onori is dancing (said to be the mother of Agemo). Friday 4:30 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1202
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