"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 13 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 2.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 13 EE 59
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.C., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 13.1 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 4.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 13.1 EE 59
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 14 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 5.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 14 EE 59
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 15 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 6.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 15 EE 59
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 16 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 8.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 16 EE 59
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 17 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 9.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 17 EE 59
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 18 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 10.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 18 EE 59
Collection Restrictions:
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 18.1 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 11.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 18.1 EE 59
Collection Restrictions:
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 19 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 12.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 19 EE 59
Collection Restrictions:
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 20 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 13.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 20 EE 59
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 20.1 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 15.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 20.1 EE 59
Collection Restrictions:
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 21 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 16.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 21 EE 59
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 22 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 17.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 22 EE 59
Collection Restrictions:
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 23 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 18.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 23 EE 59
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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"In traditional Hausa society the layouts of fields, houses, granaries and towns are governed by an ancient cosmology which regulates numerous facets of daily life. This ritual for structuring space exists side by side with later symbolism inherited from the Arabs and Islam. Both Hausa men and women are profoundly shaped by their agricultural subsistence economy." [Moughtin J.c., 1985: Hausa Architecture. Ethnographica Limited]. "Dry stems or canes are used for fencing and for house walls and ceilings. The stems are weaved to form mat-like wall panels called seccos." [Mester de Parajd C. and L., 1988: Regards sur l'Habitat Traditionnel au Niger. Editions Créer]. 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:
T 1 HSA 24 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
58482 66
Frame value is 19.
Slide No. T 1 HSA 24 EE 59
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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