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Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Liberia

Date:

1959

Scope and Contents:

This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Life magazine and traveled to Africa from August 18, 1959 to December 20, 1959.

Local Numbers:

57938 1 63

M 2 LIB 1 EEE 59

General:

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"Convergence," organized and held by Morgan State University on view from December 14, 2002 thru April 13, 2003. LL03-0015

Local Note:

Selgem EE10056300

Photograph appeared in Life Magazine.

A photographic print resides in the collection.

Series Reference: 1.

Frame value is 3.

Slide No. M 2 LIB 1 EEE 59

Collection Restrictions:

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Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

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Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 10503

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Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo795edcae2-27d2-4546-8c7a-3a0db055ab3e

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref1115

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Yoruba (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Nigeria

Date:

1959

Scope and Contents:

The photograph depicts John Adetoyese Laoye I, Timi of Ede, wearing "crown made of leopard skin, one of the three symbols that reflect the story of origin from Old Oyo. It affirms that the origin of the leadership was military and not a part of the ritual dissemination of authority from Ife." [Roy Sieber, 1973: Ede, Crafts and Surveys. pp.45-49. Summer 1973. African Arts]. During his trip to Nigeria, Elisofon visited Ede, one of oldest towns of Yoruba people; founded by Timi Agbale to establish a settlement to protect the Oyo caravan route to Benin. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Life magazine and traveled to Africa from August 18, 1959 to December 20, 1959.

Local Numbers:

C 2 YRB 3.1 EE 59

General:

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"West African Permanent Exhibit," held by Sinclair Community College at the Learning Resource Center Library in Dayton, Ohio, beginning 2001. LL01-0003

"Convergence," organized and held by Morgan State University on view from December 14, 2002 thru April 13, 2003. LL03-0015

Local Note:

Time Life no. 58482 77

Frame value is 18.

Slide No. C 2 YRB 3.1 EE 59

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Regalia  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 1973

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Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7b5f3c053-d60a-4c2f-bf9b-817741f22857

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref11391

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Yoruba (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Nigeria

Date:

1959

Scope and Contents:

"The high value placed on ivory goes back to antiquity and is reflected in mythical accounts of Orunmila's preference for and association with it. Because ivory was such a precious resource, and the preferred material for denoting the status of kings, chiefs, warriors, and diviners, elephant tusks were a commodity controlled by a powerful elite. Within Owo's sphere of influence, elephant hunters retained only one tusk out of every pair of tusks and were required to present the other to the Olowo (the king of Owo)." [Abiodun R., 1989: Yoruba. Harry N. Abrams Inc. Publishers.]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Life magazine and traveled to Africa from August 18, 1959 to December 20, 1959.

Local Numbers:

C 2 YRB 6.1 EE 59

General:

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"West African Permanent Exhibit," held by Sinclair Community College at the Learning Resource Center Library in Dayton, Ohio, beginning 2001. LL01-0003

Local Note:

Time Life no. 58482 83

Frame value is 11.

Slide No. C 2 YRB 6.1 EE 59

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

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Portraits  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 2003

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Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo739955d20-9121-4239-a00f-77c121426f8a

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref11723

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Kuba (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Date:

1970

Scope and Contents:

During his trip to Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo), Elisofon visited the village of Bungamba (Bongamba, Bongaam) between Mweka and Luebo, in the Kuba region. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.

Local Numbers:

B 3 KBA 6 EE 70

General:

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"TxtStyles/Fashioning Identity," held by the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, from June 6 through December 28, 2008.

Local Note:

W5 A29

Frame value is 30.

Slide No. B 3 KBA 6 EE 70

Collection Restrictions:

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Collection Rights:

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Topic:

Clothing and dress -- Africa  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 1058

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Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo77a8093e3-8fd3-460a-834b-17ead0405abe

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref1209

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Yoruba (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Nigeria

Date:

1959

Scope and Contents:

The photograph depicts Oba Ademuwagun Adesida II, the Deji (ruler) of Akure, in courtyard of Akure palace. "Because of changing historical circumstances including disputes over succession, and inter-kingdom warfare, there are hundreds of Obas, but in fact not all hold the same degree of authority, and only those who can trace descent from one of the sixteen sons of Odua can wear beaded crowns (Beier 1982:5). The crown (ade) is the most important of all the Oba's regalia, and Obas wear their beaded veiled crowns on all ceremonial and religious occasions." [Arnoldi M.-J. and Mullen Kreamer C., 1995: Focus on Twelve African Hats. Crowning Achievements, UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Life magazine and traveled to Africa from August 18, 1959 to December 20, 1959.

Local Numbers:

C 2 YRB 12 EE 59

General:

Citation source: Archives staff.

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"West African Permanent Exhibit," held by Sinclair Community College at the Learning Resource Center Library in Dayton, Ohio, beginning 2001. LL01-0003

Local Note:

Time Life no. 58482 82

Frame value is 9.

Slide No. C 2 YRB 12 EE 59

Collection Restrictions:

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Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

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Portraits  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 2070

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Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7aaf741d4-66b5-4eec-b6f2-44e263a50342

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref12467

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Yoruba (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Nigeria

Date:

1971

Scope and Contents:

The photograph depicts Oba Sir Adesoji Tadeniawo Aderemi, Oni of Ife (ruled September 1930 - July 1980). The traditional ruler is the spiritual leader of the Yoruba people. Today, the Oni continues to have great religious authority. During his trip to Nigeria, Elisofon visited Ife, oldest town of Yoruba people who consider it a holy city & the legendary birthplace of mankind. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.

Local Numbers:

C 2 YRB 18.2 EE 71

General:

Citation source: Archives staff.

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"West African Permanent Exhibit," held by Sinclair Community College at the Learning Resource Center Library in Dayton, Ohio, beginning 2001. LL01-0003

Local Note:

27

Frame value is 34.

Slide No. C 2 YRB 18.2 EE 71

Collection Restrictions:

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Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Portraits  Search this

Clothing and dress -- Africa  Search this

Leaders  Search this

Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 2108

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Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7238fd664-abd8-4766-bbe5-7e7461851e36

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref12890

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Enya (African people)  Search this

Genya (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Date:

1951

Scope and Contents:

"Historically the Wagenia of Kisangani represent an amalgamation of three kin groups, the Bina Nsoko, the Bina Nkulu and, the Bina Lombe. The Wagenia have been characterized by a segmented structure from the beginning. they lack a central authority. Tshesé is mostly used to refer to the entire tribe, while Tshebanda refer to kin group comprising only a few extended family. Despite the existence of chefs or village heads, the norm is for decisions to be made by mutual consultation among all adult males. As a result, long palavers may take place. In pre-colonial times, a kalondoli would try to appease conflicts in his own tshebanda. He nevertheless fulfilled no religious function, as well as no ancestor cult. In the Arabic period the kalondoli became a mokota, a modern term for chief. The whites continued the innovation of the office of mokota. They moreover introduced the new rule in the late 1920s that one mokota had to be chosen from among those of the various bebanda as all-Wagenia representative. The supreme chief took charge especially of external relations, thereby meeting the requirements of the newly arisen situation. Within the tribe, however, he was the first among his equals, like the kalondoli in the tshebanda. A chief in full array used to wear a bark loin-cloth, a shoulder-belt with a sheathed knife, a hemispherical leopard-skin hat fitting the head, a chain of leopard teeth, and neck-, arm- and leg-bands." [Droogers A., 1980: The Dangerous Journey, Symbolic Aspects of Boys' Initiation among the Wagenia of Kisangani, Zaire. Mouton Publishers, The Hague]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from early March 1951 to July 1951.

Local Numbers:

C 3 ENI 11.1 EE 51

General:

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"Portraits of Leadership: Symbols of Rank and Power in Traditional Cultures," held by the Naval Historical Center at the Martin Lurther King Memorial Library in Washington, DC, from June 1 through August 31, 2003. L03-0081

Local Note:

Frame value is 0.

Slide No. C 3 ENI 11.1 EE 51

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Collection Rights:

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Topic:

Leaders  Search this

Clothing and dress -- Africa  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 2135

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Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo701759160-e441-488d-85bc-55f2e62dc2b6

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref13192

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Kuba (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Date:

1971

Scope and Contents:

See Image no. EEPA EECL 2139 for best quality image of Kuba king in the series of photographs, EEPA EECL 2139 through EEPA EECL 2145.

The photograph depicts Nyim Kot a-Mbweeky III wearing royal dress 'Bwaantshy'; royal headdress known as 'Ntshuum Aniym'; necklace 'Lashyaash' made of leopard teeth; sword 'Mbombaam'; lance 'Mbwoom Ambady'; drums of reign 'Pelambish'; basket 'Kweemishaam'l' and other items of royal adornement. [Cornet J., 1982: Art Royal Kuba, Edizioni Sipiel Milano]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.

The full name of the Kuba Nyim depicted on the photograph is Kwεt áMbwε'ky René (III): aka Køt áMbwε'ky. Most full names consist of three successive personal names: the king's own name, the name of his mother and the name of his mother's mother connected by particles meaning "of." Only this ruler has a Christian name. The aka names are often used. The names are taken from Vansina Jan, Geschiedenis van de Kuba, Tervuren 1963 (genealogy 270,- 71; kings # 17 and following p.319-28).

Local Numbers:

C 3 KBA 5 EE 71

General:

Citation source: Archives staff.

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"African Artistry: Gifts from the Faletti Family Collection," held by The Art Institute of Chicago from October 5, 2002 - March 16, 2003. LL02-0209

Local Note:

C22

Frame value is 10.

Slide No. C 3 KBA 5 EE 71

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

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Topic:

Leaders  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 2141

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Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7cba3f4de-ea14-4e5a-b6d0-6b913ee983c4

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref13258

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Kuba (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Date:

1970

Scope and Contents:

The photograph depicts Nyim Kot a Mbweeky III wearing royal dress 'labot latwool'; royal headdress known as 'Shody'; necklace 'Lashyaash' made of leopard teeth; sword 'Mbombaam', lance 'Mbwoom Ambady' and other items of royal adornement. [Cornet J., 1982: Art Royal Kuba, Edizioni Sipiel Milano]. During his trip to Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo), Elisofon visited the village of Bungamba (Bongamba, Bongaam) between Mweka and Luebo, in the Kuba region. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.

The full name of the Kuba Nyim depicted on the photograph is Kwεt áMbwε'ky René (III): aka Køt áMbwε'ky. Most full names consist of three successive personal names: the king's own name, the name of his mother and the name of his mother's mother connected by particles meaning "of." Only this ruler has a Christian name. The aka names are often used. The names are taken from Vansina Jan, Geschiedenis van de Kuba, Tervuren 1963 (genealogy 270,- 71; kings # 17 and following p.319-28).

Local Numbers:

C 3 KBA 12.5 EE 70

General:

Citation source: Archives staff.

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"The Human Form in African Art: Selections from the Collection of the Neuberger Museum of Art," The Rye Arts Center, 6 January 2002 through 16 February 2002. LL01-0076

"The World Journey: Art in African Art," held by the Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY, beginning August, 20, 2002. LL01-0212

Local Note:

Frame value is 4.

Slide No. C 3 KBA 12.5 EE 70

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Clothing and dress -- Africa  Search this

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Leaders  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 2194

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Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7229f8389-5a44-4157-abb1-ba6f16fec33d

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref13845

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Kuba (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Date:

1970

Scope and Contents:

The photograph depicts Nyim Kot a Mbweeky III wearing royal dress 'labot latwool'; royal headdress known as 'Shody'; necklace 'Lashyaash' made of leopard teeth; sword 'Mbombaam', lance 'Mbwoom Ambady' and other items of royal adornement. [Cornet J., 1982: Art Royal Kuba, Edizioni Sipiel Milano]. During his trip to Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo), Elisofon visited the village of Bungamba (Bongamba, Bongaam) between Mweka and Luebo, in the Kuba region. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.

The full name of the Kuba Nyim depicted on the photograph is Kwεt áMbwε'ky René (III): aka Køt áMbwε'ky. Most full names consist of three successive personal names: the king's own name, the name of his mother and the name of his mother's mother connected by particles meaning "of." Only this ruler has a Christian name. The aka names are often used. The names are taken from Vansina Jan, Geschiedenis van de Kuba, Tervuren 1963 (genealogy 270,- 71; kings # 17 and following p.319-28).

Local Numbers:

C 3 KBA 12.8 EE 70

General:

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

Sainsbury African Galleries held by the Sainsbury African Galleries from December of 2000 through November of 2003. LL01-0123

Local Note:

75

Frame value is 1.

Slide No. C 3 KBA 12.8 EE 70

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Clothing and dress -- Africa  Search this

Headdresses -- headgear -- Africa  Search this

Leaders  Search this

Regalia  Search this

Beadwork  Search this

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Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 2197

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Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo79cbc9bd5-bf21-4dde-a8b2-6a0e3eabee16

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref13878

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Lega (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Date:

1967

Scope and Contents:

The photograph depicts Lusolo, a lutumbo lwa kindi (the highest grade in Bwami association) (Biebuyck 1973, 270), wearing an unusual hat of black goat manes known as sawamazembe. The hat, worn by men at the kindi level, duplicates a woman's mazembe hairstyle. Attached to the front are mussel shells that publicly proclaim the status of the wearer. In this instance the mussel shell that usually identifies the wearer's high rank has been replaced with buttons (Cameron 2001, 74). The necklace is made of imitation leopard teeth carved from elephant bones (Biebuyck 1973, 270). During his trip to Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo), Elisofon visited the Lega people at Pangi and its surroundings in the Maniema district. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for American Broadcasting Company and traveled to Africa from early December 1966 to early February 1967.

Local Numbers:

C 3 LGA 1.1 EE 67

General:

Citation source: Dr. Elisabeth L. Cameron, Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA.

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"Art of the Lega: Meaning and Metaphor in Central Africa," held by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, from October 5, 2002 through May 4, 2003. LL02-0215

"Portraits of Leadership: Symbols of Rank and Power in Traditional Cultures," held by the Naval Historical Center at the Martin Lurther King Memorial Library in Washington, DC, from June 1 through August 31, 2003. L03-0081

Local Note:

Frame value is 28.

Collection Restrictions:

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Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Leaders  Search this

Headdresses -- headgear -- Africa  Search this

Beadwork  Search this

Portraits  Search this

Jewelry  Search this

Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 2234

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Eliot Elisofon Field collection / Congo (Democratic Republic) / EECL / Kalima, Congo (Democratic Republic)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7ec0ec340-40cf-4a56-ac60-197c620d1901

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref14291

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Pende (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Date:

1970

Scope and Contents:

"The headdress shape conforms to Pende stylistic conventions: the bicorn headdress is said to allude to the strength and power of the buffalo in a reference to the associated powers of chieftancy. Among the Pende these headdresses are called ' Misango Mapende'." [Christine Mullen Kreamer, 1995: Spectacular Hats for Special Occasions. Crowning Achievements, UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History]. During his trip to Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo), Elisofon visited Gungu and its surroundings in Kwilu Pende people's region. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.

Local Numbers:

C 3 PND 11 EE 70

General:

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"TxtStyles/Fashioning Identity," held by the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, from June 6 through December 28, 2008.

Local Note:

80

Frame value is 19.

Slide No. C 3 PND 11 EE 70

Collection Restrictions:

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Collection Rights:

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Topic:

Portraits  Search this

Leaders  Search this

Beadwork  Search this

Animals in art  Search this

Animals in art -- Buffaloes  Search this

Headdresses -- headgear -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 2257

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Eliot Elisofon Field collection / Congo (Democratic Republic) / EECL / Gungu, Congo (Democratic Republic)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7e81a3239-c947-48cc-afa2-6d2839d6dc4a

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref14544

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Yoruba (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Nigeria

Date:

1971

Scope and Contents:

"In southern Nigeria, among the Yoruba, where women's headties are considered a key element in formal dress ensembles, the practice of wrapping and decorating the heads relates to critical Yoruba beliefs about the sacredness of the head and its role in defining aspects of personhood." [Arnoldi M., 1995: Wrapping the Head, Crowning Achievements, UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History]. During his trip to Nigeria, Elisofon visited Ife in the Yoruba region. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.

Local Numbers:

A 2 YRB 4.1 EE 70

General:

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"Discover Africa," in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, November 25, 2002 through October 31, 2003. L03-0011

Local Note:

N13

Frame value is 10.

Slide No. A 2 YRB 4.1 EE 70

Collection Restrictions:

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Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Portraits  Search this

Headdresses -- headgear -- Africa  Search this

Clothing and dress -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 232

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Eliot Elisofon Field collection / Nigeria

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo78d8ed0a3-1b9e-4cd2-af7e-1d832fb5052a

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref15258

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Tanzania

Date:

1966

Scope and Contents:

A relative of the horse family (Equidae) the zebra is a gregarious animal moving in herds of 20 to 100 or more. They often move with wildebeest and occasionally hartebeest or roan. This rather casual symbiosis with other species allows them to pool their defensive alertness and they usually have differing food preferences so grazing is not too competitive. Interestingly, the stripes of a zebra are unique on each animal, like fingerprints. Burchell's zebra, the subspecies found in Luangwa Valley has evenly spaced dark and light stripes as compared to those found in the south and east of Africa having broad light stripes with faint shadow stripes between the thin dark lines. Thomson's Gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii), which is around 60 to 90 cm (23 to 35 inches) in height at the shoulder and is coloured brown and white with a distinguishing black stripe (as in the picture on the right). The males have long, often curved, horns. Tommies, as they are familiarly called, exhibit a distinctive behaviour of stotting (running slowly and jumping high before fleeing) when they are threatened by predators. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for American Broadcasting Company and traveled to Africa from June 1966 to early August 1966.

Local Numbers:

V 4 MAM 82.4 EE 66

General:

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Local Note:

62

Frame value is 16.

Slide No. V 4 MAM 82.4 EE 66

Collection Restrictions:

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Collection Rights:

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Topic:

Mammals  Search this

Animals -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 25061

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Eliot Elisofon Field collection / Tanzania

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7eea62721-845c-4404-8b7b-3db775ec6bfa

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref17307

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Fulbe (African people)  Search this

Bozo (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Mali

Date:

1970

Scope and Contents:

"Among the finest gold ornaments of the Sahel are the Peul earrings worn in the Mopti, Jenne and Macina regions of Mali. Twisted gold earrings are hammered into a four-lobed shape, often embellished with engraved designs." [Garrard T., 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. During his trip to Mali, Elisofon visited Mopti, situated at the junction of the Bani & Niger rivers, and comprises three islands; inhabited by the Dogon, Fulani (Fulbe), Bambara (Bamana), Bwa & Bozo peoples. [The J. P. Getty Fund: Art and Architecture Thesaurus]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.

Local Numbers:

D 1 BZO 5 EE 70

General:

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"Convergence," organized and held by Morgan State University on view from December 14, 2002 thru April 13, 2003. LL03-0015

Local Note:

Frame value is 32.

Slide No. D 1 BZO 5 EE 70

Collection Restrictions:

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Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Portraits  Search this

Jewelry  Search this

Body arts  Search this

Hairstyles -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 2590

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Eliot Elisofon Field collection / Mali

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7443ac564-7dee-40a5-a9c8-cb32e9387794

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref18238

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Mossi (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Burkina Faso

Date:

1971

Scope and Contents:

During his trip to Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso), Elisofon visited the Mossi people near Ouagadougou. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.

Local Numbers:

D 1 MSS 2 EE 71

General:

Citation source: Archives staff.

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"West African Permanent Exhibit," held by Sinclair Community College at the Learning Resource Center Library in Dayton, Ohio, beginning 2001. LL01-0003

Local Note:

4

Frame value is 20.

Slide No. D 1 MSS 2 EE 71

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Portraits  Search this

Body marking -- Africa  Search this

Body arts  Search this

Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 2665

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Eliot Elisofon Field collection / Burkina Faso

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7ae90b12b-8579-4dac-b81c-7bfe9ee33f5b

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref18959

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Kyaman (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Côte d'Ivoire

Date:

1972

Scope and Contents:

The photograph depicts Kyaman woman wearing gold pendant in a style typical of the lagoons region. It is in the form of a crescent pointing downward with openwork designs. "Gold pendants were sometimes worn attached to the hair on festive occasions. This pendant human head is in a style typical of the lagoons region. Akesse Raphael, an Ebrie (now Kyaman) goldsmith, names the design as gobieheme, 'female healer'." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.

Local Numbers:

D 2 EBR 8 EE 72

General:

Citation source: Archives staff.

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"The Artistry of African Currency," organized and held by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from March through November of 2002. LL02-0098

Local Note:

29

Frame value is 23.

Slide No. D 2 EBR 8 EE 72

Collection Restrictions:

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Collection Rights:

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Topic:

Portraits  Search this

Jewelry  Search this

Body arts  Search this

Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 2734

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Eliot Elisofon Field collection / Côte d'Ivoire

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo71dc5dbf0-bef8-426e-92a6-1cbf1689775c

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref19036

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Bamana (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Mali

Date:

1971

Scope and Contents:

"In Antilopes du soleil, his 1980 survey of ci wara, Dominique Zahan classifies this corpus of works in group I, which comprises pairs that overtly emphasize the differentiation of the male and female forms. Zahan notes that the social distinctions between men and women that suffuse Bamana society are referenced in the antelope sculptures through sexual attibutes: the male's penis and the infant carried by the female. Female ci wara headdress are also generally smaller than the males. The fawn depicted on her back is invariably a miniature representation of either the adult male or female. The fundamental differences underlying the designs of the male and female headdresses in this style derive from the fact that they are modeled on different species of animal. The head, neck, ears, and horns of the male form draw upon features of the roan antelope, known as dage, and its lower part refers to the aardvark. The female form is inspired by the oryx antelope." [La Gamma A., 2002: Genesis: Ideas of Origin in African Sculpture. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Yale University Press, New Haven and London]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.

Local Numbers:

E 1 BMB 4 EE 71

General:

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"Convergence," organized and held by Morgan State University on view from December 14, 2002 thru April 13, 2003. LL03-0015

Local Note:

Caption: Bamana Chi-wara (antelope) headdress dancers, near Bamako, Mali. Photograph by Eliot Elisofon, April, 1971. Image no. EEPA 3366. Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

48

Frame value is 33.

Slide No. E 1 BMB 4 EE 71

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this

Dance  Search this

Masquerades  Search this

Masks  Search this

Wood-carving  Search this

Animals in art  Search this

Animals in art -- antelopes  Search this

Animals in art -- Composite animals  Search this

Headdresses -- headgear -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 3366

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Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7fd9d54ca-87e6-415b-9882-dbc92f5c6e9f

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref19738

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Bamana (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Mali

Date:

1971

Scope and Contents:

"In Antilopes du soleil, his 1980 survey of ci wara, Dominique Zahan classifies this corpus of works in group I, which comprises pairs that overtly emphasize the differentiation of the male and female forms. Zahan notes that the social distinctions between men and women that suffuse Bamana society are referenced in the antelope sculptures through sexual attibutes: the male's penis and the infant carried by the female. Female ci wara headdress are also generally smaller than the males. The fawn depicted on her back is invariably a miniature representation of either the adult male or female. The fundamental differences underlying the designs of the male and female headdresses in this style derive from the fact that they are modeled on different species of animal. The head, neck, ears, and horns of the male form draw upon features of the roan antelope, known as dage, and its lower part refers to the aardvark. The female form is inspired by the oryx antelope." [La Gamma A., 2002: Genesis: Ideas of Origin in African Sculpture. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Yale University Press, New Haven and London]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.

Local Numbers:

E 1 BMB 4.1 EE 71

General:

Citation source: Archives staff.

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

Contexual image in "African Masks from the Noel Collection" held by the Tubman African American Museum in Macon, Georgia, 2003. LL03-0069

Local Note:

48

Frame value is 32.

Slide No. E 1 BMB 4.1 EE 71

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this

Dance  Search this

Masquerades  Search this

Masks  Search this

Wood-carving  Search this

Animals in art  Search this

Animals in art -- antelopes  Search this

Animals in art -- Composite animals  Search this

Headdresses -- headgear -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 3367

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Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7460740eb-a048-4dac-9b68-a1b71179e435

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref19739

Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Collection Photographer:

Elisofon, Eliot  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Culture:

Bamana (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Color slides

Place:

Africa

Mali

Date:

1971

Scope and Contents:

"In Antilopes du soleil, his 1980 survey of ci wara, Dominique Zahan classifies this corpus of works in group I, which comprises pairs that overtly emphasize the differentiation of the male and female forms. Zahan notes that the social distinctions between men and women that suffuse Bamana society are referenced in the antelope sculptures through sexual attibutes: the male's penis and the infant carried by the female. Female ci wara headdress are also generally smaller than the males. The fawn depicted on her back is invariably a miniature representation of either the adult male or female. The fundamental differences underlying the designs of the male and female headdresses in this style derive from the fact that they are modeled on different species of animal. The head, neck, ears, and horns of the male form draw upon features of the roan antelope, known as dage, and its lower part refers to the aardvark. The female form is inspired by the oryx antelope." [La Gamma A., 2002: Genesis: Ideas of Origin in African Sculpture. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Yale University Press, New Haven and London]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Westinghouse Film and traveled to Africa from October 26, 1970 to end of March 1971.

Local Numbers:

E 1 BMB 6 EE 71

General:

Citation source: Archives staff.

Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.

Exhibitions Note:

"The World Journey: Art in African Art," held by the Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY, , beginning August, 20, 2002. LL01-0212.

"African Art from the Permanent Collection," exhibited by the Neuberger Museum of Art, beginning in November, 2001. LL02-0040.

Local Note:

48

Frame value is 6.

Slide No. E 1 BMB 6 EE 71

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this

Dance  Search this

Masquerades  Search this

Masks  Search this

Wood-carving  Search this

Animals in art  Search this

Animals in art -- antelopes  Search this

Animals in art -- Composite animals  Search this

Headdresses -- headgear -- Africa  Search this

Musical instruments  Search this

Music  Search this

Genre/Form:

Color slides

Collection Citation:

Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:

EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 3369

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Eliot Elisofon Field collection / Mali

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7aa5988e2-d5ba-422c-87dd-32c235bf1a7a

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1973-001-ref19741