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Chief Kadiri sitting next to an Omese Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Kadiri sitting next to an Omese Masquerader at an Olimi festival, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4951
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Chief Kanoba with his wife and sister at an Otsa festival, Ugbekpe, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Kanoba with his wife and sister at an Otsa festival, Ugbekpe, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5265
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Chief Keef

1995–

Keith Farrelle Cozart (born August 15, 1995), known professionally as Chief Keef, is an American rapper and record producer. Beginning his career as a teenager, he gained regional recognition for his mixtapes in the early 2010s. Cozart has since been…

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Chief Long John's wives & family members

[18--]

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Original caption reads: "Long John wives & family, present a piece of Ivory to W.H. Himburg." A young girl holds the large piece of Ivory that is to be presented to Himbury.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-024, Item EEPA 1995-240039
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Chief Long John sitting in state after his death

[18--]

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Original caption reads: "Late slaver Chief Long John, sitting in state after death. Principal wives & eldest son around him ; (Bonny N.C.P.).".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-024, Item EEPA 1995-240037
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Chief Lowa holding Opa Amata, preparing for Odun Obatala

1982-08-12

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Cataloged as “Chief Lowa holding Opa Amata, preparing for Odun Obatala” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0640
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Chief Lowa's House, entrance to shrine for Oba Amatagesi

1982-08-11

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Cataloged as “Chief Lowa's House, entrance to shrine for Oba Amatagesi” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0639
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Chief Lowa with wives and daughters of Lowa's house ready to go to the Afin to begin the New Yam festival with Oba and Arowo-oshe

1982

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Cataloged as “Chief Lowa with wives and daughters of Lowa's house ready to go to the Afin to begin the New Yam festival with Oba and Arowo-oshe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0643
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Chief Luba who was commissioned by Mwanga to kill Bishop Hannington

[ca. 1910]

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Orginal caption reads, "Chief Luba who was commissioned by Mwanga to kill Bishop Hannington.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1992-004, Item EEPA 1992-004-117
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Chief Mazinyo and his family, Ankole kingdom

ca. 1901

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Cataloged as “Chief Mazinyo and his family, Ankole kingdom” (Photographic prints).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-002, Item EEPA.1998-002-0127
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Chief moving from shrine to river, Elmina, Bakatue Festival, Ghana

1986

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Donor notes read: "Elmina Bakatue, July 1, 1986; Chief moving from shrine to river. The date on the slide is AUG 86.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-0657
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Chief Nat May

[18--]

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Original caption reads: "Chief Nat May's private Gig canoe, Bonny." The Chief's canoe is manned by thirty-two crew members. The Chief, wearing a straw hat, is sitting in the middle of the canoe under a canopy.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-024, Item EEPA 1995-240044
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Chief Obafa

1971

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Cataloged as “Chief Obafa” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0577
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Chief Obajoko

1981

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Cataloged as “Chief Obajoko” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0637
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Chief Obajoko holding a staff, opa, for Osanyin, Ile Obajoko

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Obajoko holding a staff, opa, for Osanyin, Ile Obajoko” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2446
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Chief Obajoko, Ile Obajoko

1981

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Cataloged as “Chief Obajoko, Ile Obajoko” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1169
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Chief Obajoko, wearing asho alaaro, Ile Obajoko

1982

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Cataloged as “Chief Obajoko, wearing asho alaaro, Ile Obajoko” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-3380
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Chief Obajoko with Egungun Alagbo

1981

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Cataloged as “Chief Obajoko with Egungun Alagbo” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1170
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Chief Obala

1971

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Cataloged as “Chief Obala” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0572
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Chief Obala and great grand-daughter, Ile Obala

1982-08-04

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Cataloged as “Chief Obala and great grand-daughter, Ile Obala” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0351
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Chief Obala's great grand-daughter, Ile Obala

1982-08-04

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Cataloged as “Chief Obala's great grand-daughter, Ile Obala” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0352
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Chief Obale

1972

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Cataloged as “Chief Obale” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0578
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Chief Obale holding his egungun staff, Ile Obale

1981

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Cataloged as “Chief Obale holding his egungun staff, Ile Obale” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1020
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Chief Obale seated on veranda

1981

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Cataloged as “Chief Obale seated on veranda” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0987
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