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A side view of the hammock bridge on the trail to Bafodia near Kamba

1979

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Donor notes read: "A side view of the hamock bridge on the trail to Bafodia near Kamba. Trip to Kamba, June 1979. The date on the slide is AUG 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1632
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A sign for a doctor on Aukure Road, Auchi, Nigeria

1974

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Cataloged as “A sign for a doctor on Aukure Road, Auchi, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6463
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A sign for a photocopy boutique near Sandaga Market, Dakar, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A sign for a photocopy boutique near Sandaga Market, Dakar, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060199
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A sign for a workshop copying Mor Gueye sous verres near Sandaga Market, Dakar, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A sign for a workshop copying Mor Gueye sous verres near Sandaga Market, Dakar, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060211
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A sign for Mirage Photo Ali Baba studio near Sandaga Market, Dakar, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A sign for Mirage Photo Ali Baba studio near Sandaga Market, Dakar, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060217
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A sign for the Galerie d'Art chez Bigué Ndoye in Goree, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A sign for the Galerie d'Art chez Bigué Ndoye in Goree, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060035
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A sign outside of a market, Asmara, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A sign outside of a market, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0001
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A sign posted on a stone wall in a camp outside of Nakfa , Nakfa, Eritrea

2001

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Cataloged as “A sign posted on a stone wall in a camp outside of Nakfa , Nakfa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1861
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A silk cotton tree

[between 1877-1895]

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A silk tree with two men standing alongside, between 1877-1895. Accompanying inscription reads "A Silk cotton Tree.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-017, Item EEPA 1995-170053
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A silversmith heating metal within a pile of charcoal, Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A silversmith heating metal within a pile of charcoal, Bamako, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2363
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A silversmith using a flame to shape metal to make jewelry, Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A silversmith using a flame to shape metal to make jewelry, Bamako, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2362
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A silversmith working with pliers to make jewelry, Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A silversmith working with pliers to make jewelry, Bamako, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2361
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A simple Fula hut constructed out of grass and palm fronds, near Gberia Timbako

1979

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Donor notes read: "A more simple Fula hut constructed out of grass and palm fronds; Near Gberia Timbako. The date on the slide is JUN 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1493
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A simple house decoration, Fulaba

1980

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Donor notes read: "A simple house decoration, Fulaba. April, 1980. The date on the slide is MAY 80.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1780
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Time-based Media - Moving Images

A Singing Stream: A Black Family Chronicle

1986

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A documentary film with the title A Singing Stream: A Black Family Chronicle. It consists of a single reel of color 16mm polyester film with optical sound. The documentary chronicles the experiences of the Landis family, a religious and musical family…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.55.100.1a
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A sketch by Frewenghel Gitatios at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch by Frewenghel Gitatios at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0508
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A sketch by Jacob Abraha, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch by Jacob Abraha, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0793
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A sketch by Terhas Iyass, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A sketch by Terhas Iyass, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0842
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A sketch by Terhas Iyassu, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A sketch by Terhas Iyassu, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0820
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A sketch by Terhas Iyassu, Massawa, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A sketch by Terhas Iyassu, Massawa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0130
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A sketch displayed at a United States Information Services artists workshop, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch displayed at a United States Information Services artists workshop, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0720
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A sketch for "Basket Weaver" by Haile Wolde-Michael from the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch for "Basket Weaver" by Haile Wolde-Michael from the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0506
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A sketch for "In Love" drawing by Mussie Estafanos at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch for "In Love" drawing by Mussie Estafanos at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0503
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A sketch for "Mother and Children" by Haile Michael Ogbu at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A sketch for "Mother and Children" by Haile Michael Ogbu at the United States Information Services Group Exhibition, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0511
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