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A sculpture of a saint, carved by Senegalese artist in 19th century, displayed at the IFAN Historical Museum, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A sculpture of a saint, carved by Senegalese artist in 19th century, displayed at the IFAN Historical Museum, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060041
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A sculpture of a woman carrying wood displayed in Chapungu Sculpture Park, Harare, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “A sculpture of a woman carrying wood displayed in Chapungu Sculpture Park, Harare, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020053
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A sculpture of two figures displayed in Chapungu Sculpture Park, Harare, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “A sculpture of two figures displayed in Chapungu Sculpture Park, Harare, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020033
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A sculpture on the pediment of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint-Louis-en-l'Île, Saint -Louis, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A sculpture on the pediment of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint-Louis-en-l'Île, Saint -Louis, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060122
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A sculpture seller in Bamako, Mali

1969

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Cataloged as “A sculpture seller in Bamako, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-0291
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A seated man waiting to watch a dance performance at an Ihuen Festival, Ekpoma, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A seated man waiting to watch a dance performance at an Ihuen Festival, Ekpoma, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4404
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A Section Leader, Senegal Railway to Niger

[19--]

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Postcard image of a European man sitting on a railway hand-cart with African men working to move the cart. Text on front reads: "Un chef de Section, Chemin de fer du Senegal au Niger." On front: "Serie N.1 - Robert Schleber, Kayes." Stamp and postmark on…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA 1985-147110
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A section of the walls at old Bafodia

1980

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Donor notes read: "A section of the walls at old Bafodia - Eastern side. Taken on a trip to visit Simon Ottenberg in Bafodia. April 26-27, 1980. The date on the slide is JUL 80.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1819
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Source image for A Semi-Centenary Discourse delivered in The First African Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, on the Fourth Sabbath of May, 1857: With a History of the Church from its First Organization, including a Brief Notice of Rev. John Gloucester, its First PastorLoading image…
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

A Semi-Centenary Discourse delivered in The First African Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, on the Fourth Sabbath of May, 1857: With a History of the Church from its First Organization, including a Brief Notice of Rev. John Gloucester, its First Pastor

1857

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This book contains the text of Reverend William T. Catto's sermon "A Semi-Centenary Discourse," and a history of the First African Presbyterian, the nation's first black Presbyterian church, founded in Philadelphia in 1807. The volume has 111 pages bound…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.46.71
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A set of ceremonial objects and ukpi drums belonging to Chief Enetu, Agenbode, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A set of ceremonial objects and ukpi drums belonging to Chief Enetu, Agenbode, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4517
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A Shangan Orchestra

ca. 1970

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Original caption reads, "A Shangan Orchestra.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SA-19-04
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A sharply dressed young boy reads his Easter speech at New Jerusalem Temple Bible Way Church, Washington, D.C. 2004

2004; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of a boy dressed in a suit and tie that is slightly too large for him. He is holding a microphone in his right hand and a piece of paper in his left. He is looking down at the piece of paper. No inscriptions on the front or back.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.35
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A sheep at an animal market, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sheep at an animal market, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0564
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A shelter made of palm fronds in a nomad village, north of Mopti, Mali

1971

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Cataloged as “A shelter made of palm fronds in a nomad village, north of Mopti, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2850
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A shepherd herding cattle near the Niger River outside of Bamako during the dry season, Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A shepherd herding cattle near the Niger River outside of Bamako during the dry season, Bamako, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2330
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A shield against a wall, Okhu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A shield against a wall, Okhu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4872
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A shoemaker making shoes for a customer, Tombouctou, Mali

1968

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Cataloged as “A shoemaker making shoes for a customer, Tombouctou, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2988
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A shot of a Fula warre near Alfaia

1979

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Donor notes read: "A shot of a Fula warre near Alfaia; note bundled thatch and orange trees; possibly some cattle; good picture of the landscape. The date on the slide is JUN 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1485
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A shrimper and his son

ca 1978; printed 2007

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This black and white gelatin silver print depcits an image of a man and his son on a shrimping boat. Both men are wearing hats and short-sleeved, striped button down shirts. The man on the right has a cigarette in his mouth. The Calibogue Sound is visible…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.310.32
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A shrine at Lago on the trail to Kumbakada

1979

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Donor notes read: "A shrine at Lago on the trail to Kumbakada; probably the grave of the last town chief at Lago. Taken on patrol to the Limba village of Lago, April-May, 1979. The date on the slide is AUG 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1595
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A shrine containing a commemerative statue of Chief Sado, Afokpella, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A shrine containing a commemerative statue of Chief Sado, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4805
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A shrine for Ogun, Benin City, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A shrine for Ogun, Benin City, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5115
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A shrine with iron staffs in Itegie's compound, Fugar, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A shrine with iron staffs in Itegie's compound, Fugar, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4173
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A shuttered window of the Hostellerie de Cavalier de Boufflers, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A shuttered window of the Hostellerie de Cavalier de Boufflers, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060010
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