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Bamako man with blown up "Boubou" on bicycle, Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bamako man with blown up "Boubou" on bicycle, Bamako, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-0395
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Bamako (Soudan) Les Bords du Niger

circa 1900

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Printed caption on recto reads: "1. - Bamako (Soudan). - Les Bords du Niger." Translated caption: "1. - Bamako (French Sudan). - The Banks of the Niger.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA ML 1995-013-0027
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Bamana (Bambara) woman holding her child in Kolokani, Mali

1967

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Cataloged as “Bamana (Bambara) woman holding her child in Kolokani, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-0683
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Bamana Huntsmen and Bards

1995

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Bamana huntsmen and their griots (bards) in Narena, Mali. February of 1995.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-003, Item EEPA.1998-003-0059
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Bambara Art Objects and Masks, Mali

circa 1967-circa 1972

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Cataloged as “Bambara Art Objects and Masks, Mali” (Slides [32056000030530]).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog sova.eepa.2005-002_ref343
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Bambara boys after circumcision, carrying homemade instruments, Bamako, Mali

1971

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Cataloged as “Bambara boys after circumcision, carrying homemade instruments, Bamako, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1541
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Bambara carved bobin, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara carved bobin, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1448
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Bambara carved ceremonial stool legs, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara carved ceremonial stool legs, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1447
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Bambara carved ceremonial stool , Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara carved ceremonial stool , Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1450
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Bambara carved figure, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara carved figure, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1422
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Bambara carved flute, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara carved flute, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1439
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Bambara carved hand clappers, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara carved hand clappers, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1442
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Bambara carved marionette, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara carved marionette, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1434
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Bambara carved sculpture, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara carved sculpture, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1435
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Bambara carving, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara carving, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1419
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Bambara children by a mud brick wall in Dialakoro, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara children by a mud brick wall in Dialakoro, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1690
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Bambara children eating outside of a house in Sirakoro village, Mali

1970

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Cataloged as “Bambara children eating outside of a house in Sirakoro village, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1741
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Bambara children sitting, Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara children sitting, Bamako, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2078
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Bambara children standing, Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara children standing, Bamako, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2079
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Bambara door lock, Mali

1967

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Cataloged as “Bambara door lock, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1272
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Bambara door locks, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara door locks, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1777
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Bambara door, Mali

1967

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Cataloged as “Bambara door, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1274
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Bambara house with door, Mali

1967

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Cataloged as “Bambara house with door, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1273
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Bambara houses and Mosque in Dialakoro, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Bambara houses and Mosque in Dialakoro, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1329
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