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Esham

1973–

Esham Attica Smith (born September 20, 1973), known mononymously as Esham, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. Emerging as one of the first ever hip hop artists from Detroit, Esham released his debut studio album, Boomin' Words from Hell, in 1989…

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Eshioyelemia, Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Eshioyelemia, Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3225
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Eshirana, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Eshirana, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3106
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Literature

Eshon Burgundy

1980–

Anton Eshon Hairston (born April 21, 1980), better known by his stage name Eshon Burgundy, is an American former Christian rapper. His first album, Blood Rushing to My Head, was released in 2012 by Salvation Armie Music Group. He released his second album,…

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Eshu as flute player carved by Taiwo, Ile Obajoko

1974

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Cataloged as “Eshu as flute player carved by Taiwo, Ile Obajoko” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2861
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Eshu carvings, Igangan, Nigeria

1970-07

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Original text on slide reads, "Eshu carvings belonging to Shangotola. Said to be from Jmenko in Egbade DIV. She has had it for 60 years. Also see R6-20".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0867
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Eshu Elegbara Ibeji figure, Ìlá Òràngún, Nigeria

1970-08

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Original text on slide reads, "Eshu Elegbara Ibeji figure. Owned by Erebuola of Lode's comp.. She is 60 years (1970) and soup. It was carved before her birth- circa 1910- but doesn't know who carved it".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0427
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Eshu equestrian figure carved by D.G. Taiwo, Ile Obasaba

1982

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Cataloged as “Eshu equestrian figure carved by D.G. Taiwo, Ile Obasaba” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2866
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Eshu Figure on Carved Ivory Tusk

circa 1981-1994

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Cataloged as “Eshu Figure on Carved Ivory Tusk” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-0622
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Eshu Figure on Carved Ivory Tusk, Munich, Germany

circa 1981-1994

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Cataloged as “Eshu Figure on Carved Ivory Tusk, Munich, Germany” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-0628
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Eshu figures carved by D.G. Taiwo, Ile Ore

1972

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Cataloged as “Eshu figures carved by D.G. Taiwo, Ile Ore” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2845
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Eshu Figures, Priests and Priestesses

circa 1966-circa 1988

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Cataloged as “Eshu Figures, Priests and Priestesses” (Slides [32056000030555]).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog sova.eepa.2005-002_ref443
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Eshu Ona, Ile Elemona

1972

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Cataloged as “Eshu Ona, Ile Elemona” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2777
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Eshu Ona, Ile Elemukan

1972

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Cataloged as “Eshu Ona, Ile Elemukan” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2776
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Eshu Ona, Ile not identified

1974

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Cataloged as “Eshu Ona, Ile not identified” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2779
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Eshu Ona, Ile Obajoko

1972

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Cataloged as “Eshu Ona, Ile Obajoko” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2774
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Eshu Ona, Ile Odoode

1981

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Cataloged as “Eshu Ona, Ile Odoode” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2780
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Eshu Ona, Ile Olajide

1981

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Cataloged as “Eshu Ona, Ile Olajide” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2782
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Eshu Ona, King's Market

1974

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Cataloged as “Eshu Ona, King's Market” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2784
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Eshu Ona, Palace gate to inner courtyard

1974

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Cataloged as “Eshu Ona, Palace gate to inner courtyard” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2789
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Eshu Priest and Priestess and Art Objects

circa 1970-circa 1983

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Cataloged as “Eshu Priest and Priestess and Art Objects” (Slides [32056000030480]).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog sova.eepa.2005-002_ref71
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Eshu Rita, Ishedo Quarter

1972

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Cataloged as “Eshu Rita, Ishedo Quarter” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2786
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Eshu sculpture from Osi Opin (northern Ekiti), "100 years old," Ile Obala

1972

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"Èșù [Esu/Eshu] dance staff, Ila-Orangun, Nigeria. Photo by John Pemberton, 1977." [Abiodun R. Yoruba Art and Language: Seeking the African in African Art. Cambridge University Press; 2014. Figure 122, pp. 261] Title is provided by EEPA staff based on…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2827
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Eshu shrine, Adetohun Elemoso, owner of shrine, Ile Elemukan

1972

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The Elemoso; carvings "three generations old"; Eshu shrine, Adetohun Elemoso, owner of shrine, Ile Elemukan;Igba Eshu.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-2790
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