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A map of the inland delta of the Niger River

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A map of the inland delta of the Niger River” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2063
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A map of "The Peoples of Africa" from the Geographic Society

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A map of "The Peoples of Africa" from the Geographic Society” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2057
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[A marimba]

ca. 1970

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Original caption reads, "A Kafir piano.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SA-19-06
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A marine plant on a beach, Libreville, Gabon

1972

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Cataloged as “A marine plant on a beach, Libreville, Gabon” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-3120
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A market, Asmara, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A market, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0398
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A market in the Old Port of Mopti, Mopti, Mali

1971

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Cataloged as “A market in the Old Port of Mopti, Mopti, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2754
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A market in Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A market in Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1383
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A market near the pier, Gorée, Senegal

October 1990

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Cataloged as “A market near the pier, Gorée, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1991-002, Item EEPA 1991-020117
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A market square with the Great Mosque of Asmara (Al Kulafah Al Rashidan) in the background, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A market square with the Great Mosque of Asmara (Al Kulafah Al Rashidan) in the background, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0426
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A market stall in the Old Town of Massawa, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A market stall in the Old Town of Massawa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0150
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A marketplace, Fil Fil, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A marketplace, Fil Fil, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1649
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A mask from the Edo Collection of the National Museum of Lagos, 47.6.1, Lagos, Nigeria

1971

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Cataloged as “A mask from the Edo Collection of the National Museum of Lagos, 47.6.1, Lagos, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3945
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A Masquerade costume on display as part of a museum exhibition, Nigeria

1971-1979

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Cataloged as “A Masquerade costume on display as part of a museum exhibition, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-7085
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A Masquerade performer dancing at a celebration, Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire

1966-1968

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Cataloged as “A Masquerade performer dancing at a celebration, Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2596
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A Masquerade performer dancing during a parade at an Independence Day celebration, Libreville, Gabon

1972

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Cataloged as “A Masquerade performer dancing during a parade at an Independence Day celebration, Libreville, Gabon” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-3309
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A Masquerade performer dancing with suppoerters during a celebration, Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire

1966-1968

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Cataloged as “A Masquerade performer dancing with suppoerters during a celebration, Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2594
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A Masquerade performer walking with a supporter, Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire

1966-1968

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Cataloged as “A Masquerade performer walking with a supporter, Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2599
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A Masquerader dancing in front of a crowd at an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A Masquerader dancing in front of a crowd at an Olimi festival, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4957
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A Masquerader in front of a group of musicians, "Dancing at Yanitiodi", Nigeria

1971-1979

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Cataloged as “A Masquerader in front of a group of musicians, "Dancing at Yanitiodi", Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-7060
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A Masquerader performing in front of a crowd at an Otsa festival, Azukhala-Experi, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A Masquerader performing in front of a crowd at an Otsa festival, Azukhala-Experi, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5562
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A meeting place for elders (Case à Palabres) in Diamina, Diamina, Mali

1970

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Cataloged as “A meeting place for elders (Case à Palabres) in Diamina, Diamina, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2939
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A member of the praise team uses flags to usher in the spirit of the Lord at Evangel Fellowship COGIC, Greensboro, North Carolina, 2005

2005; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of a man wearing a light colored shirt and dark pants waving two flags. His back is facing the camera. He is in motion with his right knee slightly bent. His right arm is raised above his head while his left arm is moving…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.7
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A men's dance group performing during an Ogumogu Masquerade performance, Iviukhua, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A men's dance group performing during an Ogumogu Masquerade performance, Iviukhua, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5079
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A men's society devil masquerader

1980

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Donor notes read: "After the crowd had reached the town, there was some speech making, then a display of native dancing was given; this slide is of a men's society devil that performed. Welcoming celebration for the new PCVs at Kalangba, Sept. 30, 1980.…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1915
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