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Nassarius emilyae somaliensis

Collector:
D. Emrich  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Indian Ocean  Search this
Preparation:
Dry
Type Citation:
Moolenbeek, R. G. & Dekker, H. 1994. J. Conch. 35: 11-13, figs. 7-8.
Type Status:
Paratype
Place:
Mogadishu, Somalia, Indian Ocean
Published Name:
Nassarius emilyae somaliensis Moolenbeek & Dekker, 1994
USNM Number:
887024
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Invertebrate Zoology
Mollusca
Data Source:
NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3baa09453-feaa-4ac2-a1f7-440255d5c884
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhinvertebratezoology_543732

African Freedom Songs of the Somali Republic

Performer:
Kershi, Abdullah  Search this
Creator:
Sherif, Ahmed, 1939-  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
Somalia
Contents:
Dulkayaga (for our own land)--Madalan--unk--Luumumba--intro--Alanksa--unk--Salwi
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-7RR-4270
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Folkways
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
recorded April 21, 1961 in Mogadishu, Somalia
General:
CDR copy

Folkways 5443
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Protest songs  Search this
World music -- Somalia.  Search this
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-7RR-4270
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Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / RR
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5ca9e2648-9b95-45d7-960a-e091888c5b92
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref25955

Rosewater bottle

Maker:
Somali artist  Search this
Medium:
Glass, silver alloy
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 25.5 x 7 x 7 cm (10 1/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Type:
Sculpture
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
Mid-20th century
Topic:
Household  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of the Loughrans
Object number:
76-16-12
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
On View:
NMAfA, Pavilion Gallery
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys781e39eb6-c2fd-415f-a1b7-55ce2dc71c6c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_76-16-12

Robert and Nancy Nooter photographs

Photographer:
Nooter, Robert (photographer )  Search this
Extent:
147 Slides (photographs) (color)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Slides (photographs)
Color slides
Place:
Africa
Zanzibar
Tanzania
Mogadishu (Somalia)
Meroe (Sudan)
Kenya
Date:
1985
Summary:
Photographs taken by Robert and Nancy Nooter of Swahili doors of coastal Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar and pyramids at Meroe, Sudan, 1985.
Arrangement note:
Images indexed by negative number.
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.
Genre/Form:
Color slides
Identifier:
EEPA.1993-012
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Robert and Nancy Nooter photographs
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7898618f6-5f7f-49a7-9b53-195a36f44c77
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-eepa-1993-012

Carved Entrance Door of National Museum

Photographer:
Nooter, Robert H.  Search this
Nooter, Nancy I.  Search this
Collection Photographer:
Nooter, Robert (photographer )  Search this
Extent:
1 Slide (col.)
Culture:
Somali (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Slides
Place:
Africa
Date:
1985
Scope and Contents:
Carved entrance door of National Museum, Mogadishu, Somalia.
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
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.
Identifier:
EEPA.1993-012, Item Nooter #001
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Robert and Nancy Nooter photographs
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo728c784db-8110-48f8-b852-f9b39fbc2d47
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1993-012-ref546

Carved Doorway

Photographer:
Nooter, Robert H.  Search this
Nooter, Nancy I.  Search this
Collection Photographer:
Nooter, Robert (photographer )  Search this
Extent:
1 Slide (col.)
Culture:
Somali (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Slides
Place:
Africa
Date:
1985
Scope and Contents:
Carved doorway, Xamar Weyn, Mogadishu, Somalia.
General:
Image indexed by negative number.
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.
Identifier:
EEPA.1993-012, Item Nooter #002
See more items in:
Robert and Nancy Nooter photographs
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo742b70f2c-f0c5-4770-8360-35446da3c19b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1993-012-ref547

Cymatium (Septa) closeli

Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Indian Ocean  Search this
Preparation:
Dry
Type Citation:
Beu, A. G. 1986. N.Z. J. Zool. 13: 278-280, figs. 14-15.
Type Status:
Holotype
Place:
Mogadishu, Somalia, Indian Ocean
Published Name:
Cymatium (Septa) closeli Beu, 1986
USNM Number:
849017
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Invertebrate Zoology
Mollusca
Data Source:
NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3f7ca93b8-6c4b-43e3-930a-b80a0067a1c9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhinvertebratezoology_514154

Cloth

Object Name:
Benadir
Maker:
Somali artist  Search this
Medium:
Cotton, dye
Dimensions:
L x W: 477.5 x 60 cm (188 x 23 5/8 in.)
Type:
Textile and Fiber Arts
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
1969-1971
Topic:
Adornment  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Fred L. Hadsel
Object number:
2013-2-12
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7587ed0d7-0203-4c97-8c9f-218c30f4c992
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2013-2-12

Cloth

Object Name:
Benadir
Maker:
Somali artist  Search this
Medium:
Cotton, dye
Dimensions:
L x W: 345.4 x 59.5 cm (136 x 23 7/16 in.)
Type:
Textile and Fiber Arts
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
1969-1971
Topic:
Adornment  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Fred L. Hadsel
Object number:
2013-2-13
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7360cd9c8-dbf0-4a7d-b90c-aba1df439880
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2013-2-13

Cloth

Maker:
Somali artist  Search this
Medium:
Cotton, dye
Dimensions:
L x W: 312.4 x 118 cm (123 x 46 7/16 in.)
Type:
Textile and Fiber Arts
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
1969-1971
Topic:
Adornment  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Fred L. Hadsel
Object number:
2013-2-14
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7bf6c652f-e7ad-4107-ae2c-0871d09cc661
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2013-2-14

Cloth

Object Name:
Benadir
Maker:
Somali artist  Search this
Medium:
Cotton, dye
Dimensions:
L x W: 692 x 64.8 cm (272 7/16 x 25 1/2 in.)
Type:
Textile and Fiber Arts
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
1969-1971
Topic:
Adornment  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Fred L. Hadsel
Object number:
2013-2-15
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7f3fa05d3-46e2-41b8-8c7f-ac4e2d6c15cf
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2013-2-15

Cloth

Object Name:
Benadir
Maker:
Somali artist  Search this
Medium:
Cotton, dye
Dimensions:
L x W: 650 x 61.5 cm (255 7/8 x 24 3/16 in.)
Type:
Textile and Fiber Arts
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
1969-1971
Topic:
Adornment  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Fred L. Hadsel
Object number:
2013-2-16
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7798a4c2d-662a-403e-a883-fa9c9ddc2a54
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2013-2-16

Cloth

Object Name:
Benadir
Maker:
Somali artist  Search this
Medium:
Cotton, dye
Dimensions:
L x W: 659 x 60.8 cm (259 7/16 x 23 15/16 in.)
Type:
Textile and Fiber Arts
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
1969-1971
Topic:
Adornment  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Fred L. Hadsel
Object number:
2013-2-17
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7b787b64d-04fb-4aba-813b-0a4612c6ce6e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2013-2-17

Cloth

Object Name:
Benadir
Maker:
Somali artist  Search this
Medium:
Cotton, dye
Dimensions:
L x W: 307.5 x 60 cm (121 1/16 x 23 5/8 in.)
Type:
Textile and Fiber Arts
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
1969-1971
Topic:
Adornment  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Fred L. Hadsel
Object number:
2013-2-18
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7783fa790-b288-4dfa-937f-bba9fac8443c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2013-2-18

Necklace with amulet case

Object Name:
hersi
Maker:
Somali artist  Search this
Medium:
Silver alloy, synthetic amber, plant fiber
Dimensions:
L: 28.2 cm (11 1/8 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
Mid 20th century
Topic:
Adornment  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of the Loughrans
Object number:
76-16-1
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys71c1aee73-98c1-473f-bb75-95765d39ac57
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_76-16-1

Bracelet

Medium:
Silver alloy
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 4.8 x 5.4 x 5.4 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
Mid-20th century
Topic:
Adornment  Search this
Female use  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of the Loughrans
Object number:
76-16-10
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7469ec00c-9f03-4e5b-8968-8f599939eae5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_76-16-10

Armlet with amulet case

Object Name:
dugaagad
Maker:
Somali artist  Search this
Medium:
Gold alloy
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 2.0 x 7.9 x 10.0 cm (13/16 x 3 1/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
Early-mid 20th century
Topic:
Adornment  Search this
Male use  Search this
Female use  Search this
Power  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of the Loughrans
Object number:
76-16-11
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7326194e5-32de-4661-9147-4052a24a40c9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_76-16-11

Headrest

Object Name:
barkin
Maker:
Somali artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood, plant fiber
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 21.0 x 16.3 x 7.3 cm (8 1/4 x 6 7/16 x 2 7/8 in.)
Type:
Decorative Arts
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
Late 20th century
Topic:
Household  Search this
Status  Search this
Male use  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of the Loughrans
Object number:
76-16-13
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys70ff54980-722d-41d9-b04a-7b2f09645fbf
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_76-16-13

Earring

Medium:
Metal, shell
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 3.8 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm (1 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Yemen
Topic:
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of the Loughrans
Object number:
76-16-14
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7171c2e3c-c278-41eb-9f7c-fcb777ff858e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_76-16-14

Necklace with amulet case

Object Name:
hersi
Maker:
Somali artist  Search this
Medium:
Silver alloy, glass beads, carnelian
Dimensions:
H x W: 33.7 x 7.6 cm (13 1/4 x 3 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Date:
Early-mid 20th century
Topic:
Adornment  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of the Loughrans
Object number:
76-16-2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7f1a93099-e09d-42f5-95e2-17dfcc4a1edc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_76-16-2
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