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A Hausa artisan shaping a storage jar in a mold using the paddle and anvil technique, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa artisan shaping a storage jar in a mold using the paddle and anvil technique, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0710
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A Hausa artisan shaping the rim of a storage jar, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa artisan shaping the rim of a storage jar, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0655
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A Hausa artisan wedging clay to remove air bubbles, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa artisan wedging clay to remove air bubbles, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0778
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A Hausa artisan wedging clay to sculpt a water storage jar, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa artisan wedging clay to sculpt a water storage jar, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0697
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A Hausa boy and girl working with ceramics at a clayworks in Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy and girl working with ceramics at a clayworks in Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1700
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A Hausa boy arranging clay pots for transport, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy arranging clay pots for transport, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0822
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A Hausa boy crafting a jar for ritual washing, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy crafting a jar for ritual washing, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1979
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A Hausa boy creating a frame to carry clay pots, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy creating a frame to carry clay pots, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0824
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A Hausa boy feeding a fire in an open kiln with guinea corn stalks, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy feeding a fire in an open kiln with guinea corn stalks, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0795
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A Hausa boy lifting clay pots on a frame, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy lifting clay pots on a frame, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0825
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A Hausa boy making small paddle and anvil water jars to be used for ritual washing at prayer times, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy making small paddle and anvil water jars to be used for ritual washing at prayer times, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0764
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A Hausa boy teasing his brother who is holding kuli kuli, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy teasing his brother who is holding kuli kuli, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1728
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A Hausa boy walking by a fence holding kuli kuli, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy walking by a fence holding kuli kuli, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1730
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A Hausa boy wearing a hat and watching another boy construct small clay pots at a clayworks in Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy wearing a hat and watching another boy construct small clay pots at a clayworks in Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1707
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A Hausa boy wearing a hat standing in the entryway of a clayworks in Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy wearing a hat standing in the entryway of a clayworks in Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1705
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A Hausa boy wedging clay to remove air bubbles at a clayworks in Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy wedging clay to remove air bubbles at a clayworks in Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1709
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A Hausa boy wedging clay to remove air bubbles, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa boy wedging clay to remove air bubbles, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0783
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A Hausa child sitting on ground behind two people, Yauri, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa child sitting on ground behind two people, Yauri, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0418
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A Hausa child standing next to a calabash of food, Kainji Reservoir region, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa child standing next to a calabash of food, Kainji Reservoir region, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1066
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A Hausa dance performance during a harvest celebration, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa dance performance during a harvest celebration, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0340
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A Hausa drummer wearing an agbada at harvest celebration, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa drummer wearing an agbada at harvest celebration, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0281
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A Hausa family sculpting clay and talking next to their clayworks, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa family sculpting clay and talking next to their clayworks, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0789
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A Hausa girl lifting a ceramic bowl and plate at a clayworks in Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa girl lifting a ceramic bowl and plate at a clayworks in Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1699
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A Hausa girl watching a young boy construct a small clay pot for ritual washing, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A Hausa girl watching a young boy construct a small clay pot for ritual washing, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1702
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