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A father walking with his children to go and see Dr. B.B. Waddy, near Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A father walking with his children to go and see Dr. B.B. Waddy, near Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1924
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A female dancer holding an instrument at at Independence Day celebration, Franceville, Gabon

1972

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Cataloged as “A female dancer holding an instrument at at Independence Day celebration, Franceville, Gabon” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-3286
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A female mourner dancing during the second burial ceremonies for Pa Anetekhai, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A female mourner dancing during the second burial ceremonies for Pa Anetekhai, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4458
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A female refugee sitting in a campsite near United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) tents, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A female refugee sitting in a campsite near United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) tents, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1724
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A female refugee sitting outside of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) tents in a campsite, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A female refugee sitting outside of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) tents in a campsite, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1723
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A ferry coming in to Vridi Port in the distance, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

1966-1968

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Cataloged as “A ferry coming in to Vridi Port in the distance, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2609
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A ferry crossing to Lambaréné, Gabon

1972

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Cataloged as “A ferry crossing to Lambaréné, Gabon” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-3202
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A ferry docked along a pier in the habor of Goree, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A ferry docked along a pier in the habor of Goree, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060239
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A ferry in the distance on Lake Tana, Ethiopia

January 1985

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Cataloged as “A ferry in the distance on Lake Tana, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0053
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A field in a war zone, Geleba, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A field in a war zone, Geleba, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1554
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A field outside of a village, near Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A field outside of a village, near Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1598
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A field, Tserona region, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A field, Tserona region, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1586
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A fighter carrying a rifle in a war zone, Geleba or Senafe, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A fighter carrying a rifle in a war zone, Geleba or Senafe, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1479
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A figure detail of a Bambara door lock, Mali

1967

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Cataloged as “A figure detail of a Bambara door lock, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2462
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A figure detail of a carved sacrificial dish from the Edo Collection of the National Museum of Lagos, 47.5.20, Lagos, Nigeria

1971

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Cataloged as “A figure detail of a carved sacrificial dish from the Edo Collection of the National Museum of Lagos, 47.5.20, Lagos, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-7078
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A figure detail of a grave sculpture by John Ukueza, near Chief Erikhumi's compound, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A figure detail of a grave sculpture by John Ukueza, near Chief Erikhumi's compound, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4306
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A figure detail of a grave sculpture by Peter Arzelamha of Ugbenor near Itegie's compound, Fugar, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A figure detail of a grave sculpture by Peter Arzelamha of Ugbenor near Itegie's compound, Fugar, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4185
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A figure detail of a title staff, Akoko-Edo, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “A figure detail of a title staff, Akoko-Edo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5978
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A figure detail of a title staff, Okhu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A figure detail of a title staff, Okhu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4870
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A figure detail of an Idu Masquerade mask at an Ilo Masquerade, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A figure detail of an Idu Masquerade mask at an Ilo Masquerade, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4352
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A figure detail on a Baule fly-whisk, Cote d'Ivoire

1967

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Cataloged as “A figure detail on a Baule fly-whisk, Cote d'Ivoire” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2474
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A figure from an Okega Shrine, Osomegbe, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A figure from an Okega Shrine, Osomegbe, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4634
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A figure on a title staff from the Edo Collection of the National Museum of Lagos, 62.17.32, Lagos, Nigeria

1971

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Cataloged as “A figure on a title staff from the Edo Collection of the National Museum of Lagos, 62.17.32, Lagos, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3927
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A figure on a title staff from the Edo Collection of the National Museum of Lagos, 69.3.70, Lagos, Nigeria

1971

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Cataloged as “A figure on a title staff from the Edo Collection of the National Museum of Lagos, 69.3.70, Lagos, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3925
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