361 Negatives (photographic) ((1 box), black and white, 35 mm.)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Negatives (photographic)
Negatives
Color slides
Place:
Côte d'Ivoire
Africa
Date:
between 1970-1979
Summary:
The collection is comprised of photographs taken by Susan Vogel in Côte d'Ivoire during the 1970s. Most depict the Baule peoples, including during their Goli Dance in Bokpli.
Scope and Contents:
This collection consists of (482) color slides and (381) black and white negatives taken by Susan Vogel. Her negatives, taken between circa 1972 and circa 1986, primarily depict the arts and culture of the Baule people of central Côte d'Ivoire. In particular, Vogel extensively documents scenes of Goli dance performances and the variety of masks and instruments used therein. Also included are several images of wooden figure sculptures—alone or as a part of ancestral shrines. Other Baule art pieces documented within Vogel's negatives are ancestral stools, diviners' gongs and mallets, war belts, and bo mun amuin masks. Several of these images are published in Baule: African Art, Western Eyes (exhibition catalogue, 1997). Vogel also documents puppet masquerade performances among the Bamana people of Mali.
Arrangement note:
Negatives arranged chronologically. Slides were arranged by the donor.
Biographical / Historical:
Susan Mullin Vogel (1942-) lives in New York, grew up in Beirut, and has lived for long periods in the Ivory Coast and Mali. Vogel has a PhD in art history and has held the positions of curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Founding Director of the Museum for African Art, Director of the Yale University Art Gallery, and Professor of Art History at Columbia. Vogel also holds an MFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, and now makes films.
Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
The photograph depicts Baule dignitary N'Goran Koffi with his linguist and elders. "During the colonial period the French sought to consolidate their authority over the peoples of the south-eastern region by creating district and cantonal chiefs. Though untraditional, these offices have survived, and their occupants have increasingly sought to gain status by adopting Akan-style regalia (as have the few traditional paramount chiefs in the region)." [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:
EENG-XIII-17, 3A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "C 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kouassiblekro. Chief N/Goran Koffi (b. 1905), ruler of 29 villages, Boungue, Gouamessonou and Assenie peoples. 4/1/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 3A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
The photograph depicts Baule dignitary N'Goran Koffi with his linguist and elders. "During the colonial period the French sought to consolidate their authority over the peoples of the south-eastern region by creating district and cantonal chiefs. Though untraditional, these offices have survived, and their occupants have increasingly sought to gain status by adopting Akan-style regalia (as have the few traditional paramount chiefs in the region)." [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:
EENG-XIII-17, 4A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "C 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kouassiblekro. Chief N'Goran Koffi (b. 1905), ruler of 29 villages, Boungue, Gouamessonou and Assenie peoples. 4/1/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 4A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
The photograph depicts Baule dignitary N'Goran Koffi with head-dress of velvet adorned with gold-leafed ornaments. "During the colonial period the French sought to consolidate their authority over the peoples of the south-eastern region by creating district and cantonal chiefs. Though untraditional, these offices have survived, and their occupants have increasingly sought to gain status by adopting Akan-style regalia (as have the few traditional paramount chiefs in the region)." [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:
EENG-XIII-17, 9A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "C 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kouassiblekro. Chief N/Goran Koffi (b. 1905), ruler of 29 villages, Boungue, Gouamessonou and Assenie peoples. 4/1/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 9A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
The photograph depicts Baule dignitary N'Goran Koffi with head-dress of velvet adorned with gold-leafed ornaments. "During the colonial period the French sought to consolidate their authority over the peoples of the south-eastern region by creating district and cantonal chiefs. Though untraditional, these offices have survived, and their occupants have increasingly sought to gain status by adopting Akan-style regalia (as have the few traditional paramount chiefs in the region)." [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:
EENG-XIII-17, 10A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "C 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kouassiblekro. Chief N/Goran Koffi (b. 1905), ruler of 29 villages, Boungue, Gouamessonou and Assenie peoples. 4/1/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 10A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
The photograph depicts Baule dignitary N'Goran Koffi with head-dress of velvet adorned with gold-leafed ornaments. "During the colonial period the French sought to consolidate their authority over the peoples of the south-eastern region by creating district and cantonal chiefs. Though untraditional, these offices have survived, and their occupants have increasingly sought to gain status by adopting Akan-style regalia (as have the few traditional paramount chiefs in the region)." [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:
EENG-XIII-17, 11A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "C 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kouassiblekro. Chief N/Goran Koffi (b. 1905), ruler of 29 villages, Boungue, Gouamessonou and Assenie peoples. 4/1/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 11A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
The photograph depicts ornate bracelet, gold nuggets and gold finger-rings worn on the left wrist of Baule dignitary N'Goran Koffi. "From ancient times gold nuggets have been pierced and worn as ornaments. They were regarded as possessing a spirit that could confer magical protection on the wearer. Such nuggets can still be seen on the bracelets and necklaces of Akan chiefs." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. "During the colonial period the French sought to consolidate their authority over the peoples of the south-eastern region by creating district and cantonal chiefs. Though untraditional, these offices have survived, and their occupants have increasingly sought to gain status by adopting Akan-style regalia (as have the few traditional paramount chiefs in the region)." [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:
EENG-XIII-17, 12A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "C 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kouassiblekro. Gold jewelry of Chief N'Goran Koffi, ruler of 29 villages. 4/1/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 12A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
The photograph depicts ornate bracelet, gold nuggets and gold finger-rings worn on the left wrist of Baule dignitary N'Goran Koffi. "From ancient times gold nuggets have been pierced and worn as ornaments. They were regarded as possessing a spirit that could confer magical protection on the wearer. Such nuggets can still be seen on the bracelets and necklaces of Akan chiefs." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. "During the colonial period the French sought to consolidate their authority over the peoples of the south-eastern region by creating district and cantonal chiefs. Though untraditional, these offices have survived, and their occupants have increasingly sought to gain status by adopting Akan-style regalia (as have the few traditional paramount chiefs in the region)." [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:
EENG-XIII-17, 13A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "C 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kouassiblekro. Gold jewelry of Chief N'Goran Koffi, ruler of 29 villages. 4/1/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 13A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
The photograph depicts gold watch worn on the right wrist of Baule dignitary N'Goran Koffi. The watch was created in early 1960s by Asante Jeweler, Assanji Kouadio. "During the colonial period the French sought to consolidate their authority over the peoples of the south-eastern region by creating district and cantonal chiefs. Though untraditional, these offices have survived, and their occupants have increasingly sought to gain status by adopting Akan-style regalia (as have the few traditional paramount chiefs in the region)." [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:
EENG-XIII-17, 14A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "C 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kouassiblekro. Chief N'Goran Koffi's gold watch. Made by Ashanti Jeweler, Assanji Kouadio, c. 1962. 4/1/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 14A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
The photograph depicts gold nuggets attached to necklace of Baule dignitary N'Goran Koffi. "From ancient times gold nuggets have been pierced and worn as ornaments. They were regarded as possessing a spirit that could confer magical protection on the wearer. Such nuggets can still be seen on the bracelets and necklaces of Akan chiefs." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. "During the colonial period the French sought to consolidate their authority over the peoples of the south-eastern region by creating district and cantonal chiefs. Though untraditional, these offices have survived, and their occupants have increasingly sought to gain status by adopting Akan-style regalia (as have the few traditional paramount chiefs in the region)." [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:
EENG-XIII-17, 15A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "C 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kouassiblekro. Gold jewelry of Chief N'Goran Koffi, ruler of 29 villages. 4/1/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 15A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
"In the Baule version of the Goli dance, four pairs of masks appear two by two in a fixed order: first a pair of disc-faced masks (usually called Kple Kple), next a pair of animal helmet masks (Goli Glen), third a pair of horned face masks (Kpan Pre), and finally two human-faced masks with crested hairdos (Kpan). Masks of the Kple Kple and Kpan Pre are distinguished by color: the male mask is painted red, the female black." [Vogel S., 1997: Baule: African Art, Western eyes, Yale University Press]. 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:
EENG-XIII-17, 26A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "E 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kondeyaokro village. Junior male masks, Kple-Kple, of the Goli society. Mask's name is "Gbedio." 4/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 26A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
"In the Baule version of the Goli dance, four pairs of masks appear two by two in a fixed order: first a pair of disc-faced masks (usually called Kple Kple), next a pair of animal helmet masks (Goli Glen), third a pair of horned face masks (Kpan Pre), and finally two human-faced masks with crested hairdos (Kpan). Masks of the Kple Kple and Kpan Pre are distinguished by color: the male mask is painted red, the female black." [Vogel S., 1997: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes, Yale University Press]. 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:
EENG-XIII-17, 27A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "E 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kondeyaokro village. Junior male masks, Kple-Kple, of the Goli society. Mask's name is "Gbedio." 4/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 27A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
"In the Baule version of the Goli dance, four pairs of masks appear two by two in a fixed order: first a pair of disc-faced masks (usually called Kple Kple), next a pair of animal helmet masks (Goli Glen), third a pair of horned face masks (Kpan Pre), and finally two human-faced masks with crested hairdos (Kpan). Masks of the Kple Kple and Kpan Pre are distinguished by color: the male mask is painted red, the female black." [Vogel S., 1997: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes, Yale University Press]. 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:
EENG-XIII-17, 28A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "E 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kondeyaokro village. Junior male masks, Kple-Kple, of the Goli society. Mask's name is "Gbedio." 4/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 28A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
"Big gourd rattles (towa) alone provide a strong rhythm for Goli music; Hollowed out from a large whole gourd, they have a loose net attached to the outside that has seeds threaded into it. These instruments used to be played exclusively by men." [Vogel S., 1997: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes, Yale University Press]. 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:
EENG-XIII-17, 33A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "E 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kondeyaokro village. Musicians with gourd shakers accompanying Goli society dancers, Kple-Kple masks." 4/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 33A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
"Big gourd rattles (towa) alone provide a strong rhythm for Goli music; Hollowed out from a large whole gourd, they have a loose net attached to the outside that has seeds threaded into it. These instruments used to be played exclusively by men." [Vogel S., 1997: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes, Yale University Press]. 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:
EENG-XIII-17, 34A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "E 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kondeyaokro village. Musicians with gourd shakers accompanying Goli society dancers, Kple-Kple masks." 4/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 34A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
"Big gourd rattles (towa) alone provide a strong rhythm for Goli music; Hollowed out from a large whole gourd, they have a loose net attached to the outside that has seeds threaded into it. These instruments used to be played exclusively by men." [Vogel S., 1997: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes, Yale University Press]. 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:
EENG-XIII-17, 35A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "E 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kondeyaokro village. Musicians with gourd shakers accompanying Goli society dancers, Kple-Kple masks." 4/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 35A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
"Big gourd rattles (towa) alone provide a strong rhythm for Goli music; Hollowed out from a large whole gourd, they have a loose net attached to the outside that has seeds threaded into it. These instruments used to be played exclusively by men." [Vogel S., 1997: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes, Yale University Press]. 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:
EENG-XIII-17, 36A.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "E 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kondeyaokro village. Musicians with gourd shakers accompanying Goli society dancers, Kple-Kple masks." 4/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-17, 36A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
"Big gourd rattles (towa) alone provide a strong rhythm for Goli music; Hollowed out from a large whole gourd, they have a loose net attached to the outside that has seeds threaded into it. These instruments used to be played exclusively by men." [Vogel S., 1997: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes, Yale University Press]. 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:
EENG-XIII-18, 4.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "E 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kondeyaokro village. Musicians with gourd shakers accompanying Goli society dancers, Kple-Kple masks." 4/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-18, 4." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
"Big gourd rattles (towa) alone provide a strong rhythm for Goli music; Hollowed out from a large whole gourd, they have a loose net attached to the outside that has seeds threaded into it. These instruments used to be played exclusively by men." [Vogel S., 1997: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes, Yale University Press]. 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:
EENG-XIII-18, 5.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "E 2 Ble. Baule. Ivory Coast, Kondeyaokro village. Musicians with gourd shakers accompanying Goli society dancers, Kple-Kple masks." 4/1972. EE. neg.no. XIII-18, 5." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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.
