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Created by:

Organization of Women Writers of Africa Inc., American, founded 1991  Search this

Owned by:

Lucille Clifton, American, 1936 - 2010  Search this

Medium:

glass

Dimensions:

8 1/2 x 9 x 2 in. (21.6 x 22.9 x 5.1 cm)

Type:

plaques (flat objects)

Place used:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Date:

2004

Topic:

African American  Search this

Africa  Search this

African diaspora  Search this

Associations and institutions  Search this

Literature  Search this

Poetry  Search this

Women  Search this

Women's organizations  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of Lucille Clifton

Object number:

2010.58.4

Restrictions & Rights:

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Classification:

Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fd4f7080-c476-4b34-a1a1-7261d86b1e45

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.58.4

Created by:

Unidentified  Search this

Owned by:

Sen. William Beverly Nash, American, 1822 - 1888  Search this

Medium:

pigment on wood

Dimensions:

34 1/8 × 4 3/4 × 1 1/8 in. (86.7 × 12.1 × 2.9 cm)

Type:

canes

Place collected:

Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Cultural Place:

West Africa, Africa

Date:

late 19th century

Topic:

African American  Search this

African diaspora  Search this

American South  Search this

Emancipation  Search this

Politics  Search this

Reconstruction, U.S. History, 1865-1877  Search this

Slavery  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Family of William Beverly Nash

Object number:

2013.168.2

Restrictions & Rights:

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Classification:

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Accessories and Personal Effects

Exhibition:

Slavery and Freedom

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd526682e2a-df25-41ac-b8f3-894d4c4fd771

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.168.2

Created by:

Unidentified  Search this

Medium:

brass (alloy)

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 20 × 3 × 5/8 in. (50.8 × 7.6 × 1.6 cm)

L: 42 in. (106.7 cm)

Type:

necklaces

Place used:

Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil, Latin America, South America

Date:

19th - 20th century

Topic:

African American  Search this

African diaspora  Search this

Beauty culture  Search this

Catholicism  Search this

Clothing and dress  Search this

Religion  Search this

Women  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jessica B. Harris

Object number:

2014.210.3

Restrictions & Rights:

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Classification:

Religious and Sacred Objects

Jewelry and Adornment

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b38a578a-a228-4e77-86d1-aaf1884ff03d

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.210.3

Manufactured by:

White Express, French  Search this

Medium:

suspending agent and plastic

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 7 1/2 × 3 15/16 × 1 9/16 in. (19 × 10 × 3.9 cm)

Type:

cosmetics

Place made:

Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe

Date:

2014

Topic:

African American  Search this

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Beauty culture  Search this

Colorism  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2014.285.2

Restrictions & Rights:

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification:

Accessories and Personal Effects

Exhibition:

Cultural Expressions

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd511e340b3-f8b1-4615-b1d8-21ad51714ac7

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.285.2

Designed by:

Charnelle Holloway, American  Search this

Owned by:

Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, American, born 1936  Search this

Subject of:

Spelman College, American, founded 1881  Search this

Medium:

metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 19 3/4 × 8 × 1/2 in. (50.2 × 20.3 × 1.3 cm)

Type:

medals

Place used:

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1988

Topic:

African American  Search this

African diaspora  Search this

Clothing and dress  Search this

Design  Search this

Education  Search this

Fashion design  Search this

HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Johnnetta Betsch Cole

Object number:

2015.209.3

Restrictions & Rights:

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Classification:

Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50c8c6af3-f217-4b26-b6d0-f40ef08b81d4

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.209.3

Created by:

Louis Fritz, Guadeloupean, founded 1982  Search this

Medium:

metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D (each): 1 3/8 × 1 × 7/8 in. (3.5 × 2.5 × 2.2 cm)

Type:

earrings

Place made:

Pointe-à-Pitre, Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America

Date:

1990s

Topic:

African American  Search this

African diaspora  Search this

Beauty culture  Search this

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Ornamentation  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2015.32ab

Restrictions & Rights:

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Classification:

Jewelry and Adornment

Exhibition:

Cultural Expressions

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f02f6a08-7481-426c-9645-4e855f6606ab

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.32ab

Created by:

Winifred Mason Chenet, American, 1912 - 1993  Search this

Medium:

copper and brass (alloy) with lacquer

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 1 7/8 × 2 3/16 × 1 13/16 in. (4.7 × 5.5 × 4.6 cm)

Type:

jewelry

Place made:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Cultural Place:

Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America

Date:

1948-1993

Topic:

African American  Search this

African diaspora  Search this

Art  Search this

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Ornamentation  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2018.4.1

Restrictions & Rights:

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Classification:

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Jewelry and Adornment

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5804bcc87-d1b8-4fb7-891f-3e3a9b3eeada

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2018.4.1

Created by:

Winifred Mason Chenet, American, 1912 - 1993  Search this

Medium:

silver with metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D (clasped closed): 7 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 3/16 in. (19 × 19 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (layed flat): 1 9/16 × 16 1/8 × 3/16 in. (4 × 41 × 0.5 cm)

Type:

jewelry

Place made:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Cultural Place:

Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America

Date:

1948-1993

Topic:

African American  Search this

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Art  Search this

Craftsmanship  Search this

Design  Search this

Fashion  Search this

Folklife  Search this

Music  Search this

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Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2018.4.2.1

Restrictions & Rights:

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Classification:

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Jewelry and Adornment

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a1687998-71e4-4f9a-b1de-456eff2d4267

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2018.4.2.1

Created by:

Winifred Mason Chenet, American, 1912 - 1993  Search this

Medium:

silver with metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 2 1/16 × 11/16 × 11/16 in. (5.2 × 1.8 × 1.8 cm)

Type:

jewelry

Place made:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Cultural Place:

Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America

Date:

1948-1993

Topic:

African American  Search this

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Art  Search this

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Design  Search this

Fashion  Search this

Folklife  Search this

Music  Search this

Ornamentation  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2018.4.2.2ab

Restrictions & Rights:

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Classification:

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Jewelry and Adornment

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57931be1c-b536-4ea9-98f9-7e1eb2d44115

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2018.4.2.2ab

Created by:

Winifred Mason Chenet, American, 1912 - 1993  Search this

Medium:

silver

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 1 15/16 × 1 × 1/2 in. (4.9 × 2.5 × 1.3 cm)

Type:

jewelry

Place made:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Cultural Place:

Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America

Date:

1948-1993

Topic:

African American  Search this

African diaspora  Search this

Art  Search this

Craftsmanship  Search this

Design  Search this

Fashion  Search this

Folklife  Search this

Ornamentation  Search this

Religion  Search this

Spirituality  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2018.4.3ab

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Jewelry and Adornment

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59c7d0902-66dc-4a98-9611-3a450a956043

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2018.4.3ab

Manufactured by:

Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour, Ivorian, founded 1965  Search this

Subject of:

Unidentified Woman or Women  Search this

Medium:

ink on plastic, cardboard, and paper

Dimensions:

H x W x D (2022.94ab): 5 1/16 × 1 3/8 × 7/8 in. (12.9 × 3.5 × 2.2 cm)

H x W x D (2022.94a): 4 7/8 × 1 3/8 × 7/8 in. (12.4 × 3.5 × 2.2 cm)

H x W x D (2022.94b): 5/8 × 13/16 × 13/16 in. (1.7 × 2.1 × 2.1 cm)

H x W x D (2022.94c): 5 13/16 × 1 9/16 × 15/16 in. (14.8 × 3.9 × 2.4 cm)

H x W (2022.94d): 11 11/16 × 3 15/16 in. (29.7 × 10 cm)

Type:

tubes

boxes (containers)

advertisements

Place purchased:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Place made:

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, Africa

Date:

2020

Topic:

African American  Search this

African diaspora  Search this

Beauty culture  Search this

Colorism  Search this

Cosmetics  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2022.94a-d

Restrictions & Rights:

Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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Classification:

Accessories and Personal Effects

Exhibition:

Cultural Expressions

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56045faf8-eab7-4f6a-9d4f-909295aa0bb7

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2022.94a-d

Manufactured by:

El Paradis Cosmetic, Ivorian  Search this

Subject of:

Unidentified Woman or Women  Search this

Medium:

ink on plastic and cardboard

Dimensions:

H x W x D (Overall): 4 × 3 × 2 1/2 in. (10.2 × 7.6 × 6.4 cm)

H x W x D (Jar): 3 1/4 × 3 × 2 1/2 in. (8.3 × 7.6 × 6.4 cm)

H x W x D (Lid): 3/4 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (1.9 × 6.4 × 6.4 cm)

H x W x D (box): 4 1/4 × 3 1/16 × 2 7/8 in. (10.8 × 7.8 × 7.3 cm)

Type:

jars

boxes (containers)

Place purchased:

Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place made:

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, Africa

Date:

2020

Topic:

African American  Search this

African diaspora  Search this

Beauty culture  Search this

Colorism  Search this

Cosmetics  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2022.95abc

Restrictions & Rights:

Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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Classification:

Accessories and Personal Effects

Exhibition:

Cultural Expressions

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b9148b75-e129-4b65-bcee-161a861e038c

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2022.95abc

Manufactured by:

Laboratorios Roldán, S.A., Dominican, founded 1929  Search this

Distributed by:

I. G. Enterprises Inc., American  Search this

Medium:

ink on plastic and cardboard

Dimensions:

H x W x D (Tube overall): 6 1/16 × 1 1/2 × 15/16 in. (15.4 × 3.8 × 2.4 cm)

H x W x D (Tube): 5 13/16 × 1 1/2 × 15/16 in. (14.8 × 3.8 × 2.4 cm)

H x W x D (cap): 11/16 × 5/8 × 5/8 in. (1.7 × 1.6 × 1.6 cm)

H x W x D (b. Box): 1 11/16 × 6 5/8 × 1 1/16 in. (4.3 × 16.9 × 2.7 cm)

Type:

tubes

boxes (containers)

Place purchased:

Winter Park, Orange County, Florida, United States, North and Central America

Place made:

Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic, North and Central America

Date:

2020

Topic:

African American  Search this

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Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2022.96abc

Restrictions & Rights:

Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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Classification:

Accessories and Personal Effects

Exhibition:

Cultural Expressions

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5883041a1-c975-41f8-b176-dc58e69a9df0

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2022.96abc

Designed by:

Unidentified  Search this

Owned by:

Charles Rudolph Davis, American, 1937 - 2017  Search this

Medium:

sterling silver

Dimensions:

H x W x D (Overal with lanyard): 23 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 7/16 in. (60 × 8.3 × 1.1 cm)

H x W x D (Pendant): 7 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5/16 in. (18.4 × 8.3 × 0.8 cm)

H x W x D (A2018.98.1.2 (necklace in curled display position)): 9 × 7 × 3/4 in. (22.9 × 17.8 × 1.9 cm)

Type:

pendants (jewelry)

Place used:

United States, North and Central America

Date:

late 20th-early 21st century

Topic:

African American  Search this

Africa  Search this

African diaspora  Search this

Fashion  Search this

Identity  Search this

Modern dance  Search this

Ornamentation  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ngoma & Normadien Woolbright in memory of Dr. Chuck Davis

Object number:

A2018.98.1.2.1

Restrictions & Rights:

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Collection title:

Dr. Baba Chuck Davis Archive

Classification:

Jewelry and Adornment

Exhibition:

Musical Crossroads

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5913cd74f-06f6-41d2-91a7-81942ec4d502

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_A2018.98.1.2.1

Manufactured by:

Unidentified  Search this

Owned by:

Charles Rudolph Davis, American, 1937 - 2017  Search this

Medium:

synthetic fiber and metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D (Overall with pendant): 23 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 7/16 in. (60 × 8.3 × 1.1 cm)

H x W x D (Doubled and attached to pendant at bail): 16 15/16 × 7/16 × 7/16 in. (43 × 1.1 × 1.1 cm)

H x W x D (Full length): 33 7/8 × 7/16 × 7/16 in. (86 × 1.1 × 1.1 cm)

Type:

necklaces

Place used:

United States, North and Central America

Date:

late 20th-early 21st century

Topic:

African American  Search this

African diaspora  Search this

Fashion  Search this

Identity  Search this

Modern dance  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ngoma & Normadien Woolbright in memory of Dr. Chuck Davis

Object number:

A2018.98.1.2.2

Restrictions & Rights:

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Collection title:

Dr. Baba Chuck Davis Archive

Classification:

Jewelry and Adornment

Exhibition:

Musical Crossroads

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58fc44a75-dd2f-4a9e-91ac-4c1e8e273604

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_A2018.98.1.2.2

Creator:

Smithsonian Affiliates  Search this

Type:

Blog posts

Smithsonian staff publications

Blog posts

Published Date:

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:48:23 +0000

Topic:

Exhibition  Search this

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Smithsonian Affiliations

Data Source:

Smithsonian Affiliates

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:posts_474790fa8d0256361a334378740372a4

Creator:

National Museum of the American Indian  Search this

Type:

Symposia

Interviews

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2012-10-24T17:19:28.000Z

YouTube Category:

Education  Search this

Topic:

Native Americans;American Indians  Search this

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Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

YouTube Channel:

SmithsonianNMAI

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_FCkhZZP3HfQ

Creator:

National Museum of African Art  Search this

Type:

Conversations and talks

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2020-06-05T21:39:42.000Z

YouTube Category:

Education  Search this

Topic:

Art, African  Search this

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Data Source:

National Museum of African Art

YouTube Channel:

SmithsonianAfricanAr

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_SFmuEjhL_bc

Creator:

Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this

Type:

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2009-10-29T17:26:00.000Z

YouTube Category:

Music  Search this

Topic:

Cultural property  Search this

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smithsonianfolkways

Data Source:

Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

YouTube Channel:

smithsonianfolkways

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt__DlaO5oKeUA

Creator:

Smithsonian Institution  Search this

Type:

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2013-05-03T01:57:41.000Z

YouTube Category:

Entertainment  Search this

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SmithsonianVideos

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution

YouTube Channel:

SmithsonianVideos

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_0k2eDLdhGAg