"The Great Mosque of Mopti was built under French supervision on the island of Komoguel in 1935. The building was inspired by the style of the Djenne mosque, based on the indigenous Manding heritage. Together with the Great Mosque (1909) at Djenne, The Mopti Mosque represents a development of sub-Saharan building that has come to be regarded as the synthesis of local regional design." [Frishman M. and Khan H.-U., 1994: The Mosque. Thames and London Ltd.]. 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:
T 1 MAL 3 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Frame value is 19.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 3 EE 72
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"The Great Mosque of Mopti was built under French supervision on the island of Komoguel in 1935. The building was inspired by the style of the Djenne mosque, based on the indigenous Manding heritage. Together with the Great Mosque (1909) at Djenne, The Mopti Mosque represents a development of sub-Saharan building that has come to be regarded as the synthesis of local regional design." [Frishman M. and Khan H.-U., 1994: The Mosque. Thames and London Ltd.]. 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:
T 1 MAL 3.1 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Frame value is 23.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 3.1 EE 72
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Dogon walu (antelope) mask compared with the mosque in Mopti, Mali.
Local Numbers:
T 1 MAL 3.1.1 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Frame value is 0.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 3.1.1 EE 72
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"The Great Mosque of Mopti was built under French supervision on the island of Komoguel in 1935. The building was inspired by the style of the Djenne mosque, based on the indigenous Manding heritage. Together with the Great Mosque (1909) at Djenne, The Mopti Mosque represents a development of sub-Saharan building that has come to be regarded as the synthesis of local regional design." [Frishman M. and Khan H.-U., 1994: The Mosque. Thames and London Ltd.]. 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:
T 1 MAL 3.2 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Y1
Frame value is 25.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 3.2 EE 72
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"The Great Mosque of Mopti was built under French supervision on the island of Komoguel in 1935. The building was inspired by the style of the Djenne mosque, based on the indigenous Manding heritage. Together with the Great Mosque (1909) at Djenne, The Mopti Mosque represents a development of sub-Saharan building that has come to be regarded as the synthesis of local regional design." [Frishman M. and Khan H.-U., 1994: The Mosque. Thames and London Ltd.]. 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:
T 1 MAL 3.3 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Y1
Frame value is 29.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 3.3 EE 72
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"The Great Mosque of Mopti was built under French supervision on the island of Komoguel in 1935. The building was inspired by the style of the Djenne mosque, based on the indigenous Manding heritage. Together with the Great Mosque (1909) at Djenne, The Mopti Mosque represents a development of sub-Saharan building that has come to be regarded as the synthesis of local regional design." [Frishman M. and Khan H.-U., 1994: The Mosque. Thames and London Ltd.]. 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:
T 1 MAL 3.4 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Frame value is 0.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 3.4 EE 71
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"The Great Mosque of Mopti was built under French supervision on the island of Komoguel in 1935. The building was inspired by the style of the Djenne mosque, based on the indigenous Manding heritage. Together with the Great Mosque (1909) at Djenne, The Mopti Mosque represents a development of sub-Saharan building that has come to be regarded as the synthesis of local regional design." [Frishman M. and Khan H.-U., 1994: The Mosque. Thames and London Ltd.]. 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:
T 1 MAL 3.5 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
13
Frame value is 4.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 3.5 EE 71
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"The Great Mosque of Mopti was built under French supervision on the island of Komoguel in 1935. The building was inspired by the style of the Djenne mosque, based on the indigenous Manding heritage. Together with the Great Mosque (1909) at Djenne, The Mopti Mosque represents a development of sub-Saharan building that has come to be regarded as the synthesis of local regional design." [Frishman M. and Khan H.-U., 1994: The Mosque. Thames and London Ltd.]. 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:
T 1 MAL 3.6 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Y1
Frame value is 28.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 3.6 EE 72
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"The Great Mosque of Mopti was built under French supervision on the island of Komoguel in 1935. The building was inspired by the style of the Djenne mosque, based on the indigenous Manding heritage. Together with the Great Mosque (1909) at Djenne, The Mopti Mosque represents a development of sub-Saharan building that has come to be regarded as the synthesis of local regional design." [Frishman M. and Khan H.-U., 1994: The Mosque. Thames and London Ltd.]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17,1970.
Local Numbers:
T 1 MAL 3.7 EE 70
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
B10
Frame value is 34.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 3.7 EE 70
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"The Great Mosque of Mopti was built under French supervision on the island of Komoguel in 1935. The building was inspired by the style of the Djenne mosque, based on the indigenous Manding heritage. Together with the Great Mosque (1909) at Djenne, The Mopti Mosque represents a development of sub-Saharan building that has come to be regarded as the synthesis of local regional design." [Frishman M. and Khan H.-U., 1994: The Mosque. Thames and London Ltd.]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17,1970.
Local Numbers:
T 1 MAL 3.8 EE 70
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
B10
Frame value is 35.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 3.8 EE 70
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"The Great Mosque of Mopti was built under French supervision on the island of Komoguel in 1935. The building was inspired by the style of the Djenne mosque, based on the indigenous Manding heritage. Together with the Great Mosque (1909) at Djenne, The Mopti Mosque represents a development of sub-Saharan building that has come to be regarded as the synthesis of local regional design." [Frishman M. and Khan H.-U., 1994: The Mosque. Thames and London Ltd.]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17,1970.
Local Numbers:
T 1 MAL 3.8.1 EE 70
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Frame value is 33.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 3.8.1 EE 70
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"The Great Mosque of Mopti was built under French supervision on the island of Komoguel in 1935. The building was inspired by the style of the Djenne mosque, based on the indigenous Manding heritage. Together with the Great Mosque (1909) at Djenne, The Mopti Mosque represents a development of sub-Saharan building that has come to be regarded as the synthesis of local regional design." [Frishman M. and Khan H.-U., 1994: The Mosque. Thames and London Ltd.]. 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:
T 1 MAL 3.9 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Frame value is 9.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 3.9 EE 72
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"The Mopti region constitutes most of the Niger River inland delta; inhabited by the Dogon, Fulani (Fulbe), Bambara (Bamana), Bwa & Bozo peoples. The town of Mopti is situated at the junction of the Bani & Niger rivers; began as a small fishing village; grew to be the national center for the livestock & fishing industries; town comprises three islands; has one of the highest population densities in Mali." [The J. P. Getty Fund: Thesaurus of Geographical Names].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:
T 1 MAL 47 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Frame value is 10.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 47 EE 71
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"The Mopti region constitutes most of the Niger River inland delta; inhabited by the Dogon, Fulani (Fulbe), Bambara (Bamana), Bwa & Bozo peoples. The town of Mopti is situated at the junction of the Bani & Niger rivers; began as a small fishing village; grew to be the national center for the livestock & fishing industries; town comprises three islands; has one of the highest population densities in Mali." [The J. P. Getty Fund: Thesaurus of Geographical Names].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:
T 1 MAL 48 EE 71
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Frame value is 13.
Slide No. T 1 MAL 48 EE 71
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The photograph depicts a Bozo woman carrying a child while seating in a dugout canoe. During his trip to Mali, Elisofon visited the Mopti region which constitutes most of the Niger River inland delta; inhabited by the Dogon, Fulani, Bambara, Bwa & Bozo peoples. The town of Mopti is situated at the junction of the Bani & Niger rivers, and comprises three islands. [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:
A 1 BZO 1 EE 70
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Frame value is 34.
Slide No. A 1 BZO 1 EE 70
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