Photographic print of Afrika Bambaataa, NYC, April 1994

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black and white photograph of Afrika Bambaataa. He is wearing a dark t-shirt, a black jacket with a patch that reads [ZULU / NATION], a black hat, sunglasses, and several necklaces including one that reads [ZULU / NATION]. He has long braids and a goatee. His proper right arm is bent and is behind his body. His hand is in a fist. His proper left arm is out in front of him. His hand is in the foreground and is somewhat out of focus. His pointer finger and pinky are sticking out and his thumb is on top of his two middle fingers. He is standing in front of a light-colored fabric backdrop. On the back of the photograph is an inscription by Bill Adler identifying the subject and photographer.

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