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"A LA PORTE D'UN GOURBI Le Père Khoury bénit l'eau." [AT THE DOOR OF A GOURBI Father Khoury blesses the water.], Egypt

Creator:
Mission des Jésuites Français en Egypte  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, color, 5.5 x 3.5 in)
Container:
Binder 7
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Date:
c. 1910
Scope and Contents:
A LA PORTE D'UN GOURBI[,] Le Père Khoury bénit l'eau.; CARTE POSTALE. Published by Mission des Jésuites Français en Egypte[,] Procure, 8, Place Ampère, Lyon (2e) C. c. p. 75.99
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Topic:
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1943
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Egypt - General
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo76e7b3b43-5ba9-439b-8302-16efc696e392
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ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref3235

"Ablution basin in the yard of the mosque of Mohamed Ali.", Cairo, Egypt

Creator:
B Livadas & Coutsicos (Cairo)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, color, 5.5 x 3.5 in)
Container:
Binder 12
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Scope and Contents:
CAIRO - Ablution basin in the yard of the mosque[,] of Mohamed Ali[,] LE CAIRE - Bassin d'ablutions dans la cour de[,] la mosquée de Mohamed Ali.; LC [logo]; 154; POST CARD.[,] Egypte.. Published by LC
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Topic:
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-3314
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Egypt - Cairo
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo757fee58a-268f-4348-a102-de72dce7ab7a
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ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref4875

"Alabaster canopic box which held the four vessels.", Egypt

Creator:
Eastern Publishing Company (Cairo, Egypt)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Box, color, 4 x 6 in)
Container:
Box 24
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Scope and Contents:
225 KING TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURES[,] (1353-1344 B.C.); Museum number 984. Alabaster canopic box which[,] held the four vessels. In each vessel was a miniature[,] gold coffin containing the king's viscera.; Copyright: Eastern Publishing Company P.O.B. 261. Cairo; E P Co [logo]. Published by Eastern Publishing Company P.O.B. 261. Cairo
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Topic:
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-6996
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Pulled for Conservation
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo791722c1b-7828-4a6a-bbd8-6143ef3552be
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ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref8569

"CONAKRY République de GUINÉE La Grande Mosquée" [CONAKRY Republic of GUINEA The Great Mosque], Conakry, Guinea

Creator:
Production Photos Cisse  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Box, color, 4 x 6 in)
Container:
Box 23
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Guinea
Scope and Contents:
CONAKRY[,] République[,] de GUINÉE[,] La Grande[,] Mosquée; CONAKRY - REP. DE GUINEE[,] La Grande Mosquée - Prière à l'intérieur de[,] la Grande Mosquée; LYONCOLOR [logo]; 604/74. Published by Production "PHOTOS CISSE" - Paris[,] 10, rue Lécuyer - 93300 AUBEVILLIERS - Tél. 48 33 59 59
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Topic:
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-6669
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Pulled for Conservation
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7583fe27a-f86a-4317-b250-8403f13e111d
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ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref8241

"Canopic shrine and golden figures of goddesses.", Egypt

Creator:
Lehnert & Landrock  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, b&w, 5.5 x 3.5 in)
Container:
Binder 22
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Scope and Contents:
No. 22. Tut Ank Amen's Treasures --[,] Canopic shrine and golden figures of goddesses.; Publ. & Copyright, Lehnert & Landrock - Cairo; POST CARD[,] (Egypt). Published by Lehnert & Landrock - Cairo
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Topic:
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-6333
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Egypt - Museums
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7896dea65-705c-4cd7-bb67-6786ade028e9
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ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref7904

"Canopic shrine on gilt wooden sled", Egypt

Creator:
Lehnert & Landrock  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, color, 4 x 6 in)
Container:
Binder 22
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Scope and Contents:
[Arabic script][,] No. 11. TUT ANK AMEN'S TREASURES.[,] Canopic shrine on gilt wooden sled, it con-[,]tained the alabaster canopic box.; Copyright by Lehnert & Landrock - K. Lambelet Succ., Cairo; POST CARD[,] U. A. R. Egypt,. Published by Lehnert & Landrock - K. Lambelet Succ., Cairo
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Topic:
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-6340
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Egypt - Museums
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7ac60e1d5-d5fd-48e8-b56a-68e35277a72e
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ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref7911

"Canopic shrine on gilt wooden sled", Egypt

Creator:
Lehnert & Landrock  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, b&w, 4 x 6 in)
Container:
Binder 22
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Scope and Contents:
No. 38 TUT ANK AMEN'S TREASURES[,] Canopic shrine on gilt wooden sled, it con-[,]tained the alabaster canopic box.; Copyright by Lehnert & Landrock - K. Lambelet Succ., Cairo-Egypt; POST CARD[,] EGYPT; REAL[,] PHOTO. Published by Lehnert & Landrock - K. Lambelet Succ., Cairo-Egypt
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Topic:
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-6276
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Egypt - Museums
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo775ce78f2-aed1-45e9-94d9-fea53c2d41ea
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ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref7847

"Canoptic Box of Queen Nozmet (XXI Dyn.)", Cairo, Egypt

Creator:
Lehnert & Landrock  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, b&w, 5.5 x 3.5 in)
Container:
Binder 22
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Scope and Contents:
Canoptic Box of Queen Nozmet[,] (XXI Dyn.); Cairo Museum; 794; Copyright by Lehnert & Landrock Succ.[,] Ernst Landrock, Cairo.; POST-CARD[,] Egypt. Published by Lehnert & Landrock Succ.[,] Ernst Landrock, Cairo.
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Topic:
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-6190
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Egypt - Museums
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo75a87c0fd-4f56-425e-b589-d73672129860
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ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref7761

"Charmeur de serpents" [Snake charmer], Banhileu, Côte d'Ivoire

Photographer:
Ascani, Maurice  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (color, 4 x 6 in)
Container:
Binder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Côte d'Ivoire
Scope and Contents:
Maurice Ascani [printed signature]; République de Côte d'Ivoire[,]65 - Charmeur de serpents[,] Village de BANHILEU; © photo Maurice ASCANI; Reproduction interdite, Photographed by Ascani, Maurice Published by Editions Phocal 01 B.P. 32 ABIDJAN 01 R.C.I.
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Topic:
Animals  Search this
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0302
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Stephen Grant postcards / Côte D'Ivoire
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7bac0e9b3-5cd3-436a-a088-292ee30b62e0
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref1588

"Couvercle d'un des cercueils de la chanteuse d'Amon Tamoutnéfret" [Lid of one of the coffins of the singer of Amon Tamoutnéfret], Paris, France

Creator:
Éditions des Musées Nationaux (Paris)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, color, 4 x 6 in)
Container:
Binder 22
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
France
Date:
1975
Scope and Contents:
Paris - Musée du Louvre[,] Département des Antiquités Égyptiennes; Couvercle d'un des cercueils[,] de la chanteuse d'Amon Tamoutnéfret[,] Vers 1100-1000 av. J.C. (XXIe dynastie); AE 115; © Éditions des Musées Nationaux; m [logo]; Genèse imp. Paris; Made in France. Published by Éditions des Musées Nationaux
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Topic:
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-6451
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Egypt - Museums
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo776abb619-ccf6-417a-a5db-a2b3366e4482
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref8022

"Cow funeral" ceremony, Amaobolobo village, Afikpo Village-Group, Nigeria

Photographer:
Ottenberg, Simon  Search this
Collection Photographer:
Ottenberg, Simon  Search this
Extent:
1 Slide (col.)
Culture:
Igbo (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Slides
Color slides
Place:
Africa
Nigeria
Date:
1951-1953
Scope and Contents:
This photograph was taken by Dr. Simon Ottenberg while conducting field research at Afikpo village-group, southeastern Nigeria, from December 1951 to March 1953.
Original title reads, "Second funeral or memorial, known in English at Afikpo as the cow funeral, for a deceased woman, done by a man, Oko Amaka for his mother. He killed two cows. This is the second day, when he killed the second cow. Amaobolobo Village. Sister of Oko leads the female dancers." [Ottenberg field research notes, O Series, December 1951-March 1953].
Local Numbers:
O-84/1951-1953

EEPA 2000-070306
General:
Title source: Dr. Simon Ottenberg, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Other Archival Materials:
Simon Ottenberg Papers are located at the National Anthropological Archives, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
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
Vernacular architecture  Search this
Genre/Form:
Color slides
Identifier:
EEPA.2000-007, Item EEPA 2000-007-0306
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Simon Ottenberg photographs
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7fda30485-d91b-4116-8318-8c37e1801450
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2000-007-ref814

"Cow funeral" ceremony, Amaobolobo village, Afikpo Village-Group, Nigeria

Photographer:
Ottenberg, Simon  Search this
Collection Photographer:
Ottenberg, Simon  Search this
Extent:
1 Slide (col.)
Culture:
Igbo (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Slides
Color slides
Place:
Africa
Nigeria
Date:
1951-1953
Scope and Contents:
This photograph was taken by Dr. Simon Ottenberg while conducting field research at Afikpo village-group, southeastern Nigeria, from December 1951 to March 1953.
Original title reads, "Second funeral or memorial, known in English at Afikpo as the cow funeral, for a deceased woman, done by a man, Oko Amaka for his mother. He killed two cows. This is the second day, when he killed the second cow. Amaobolobo Village. Men being feasted, including Tom, the brother of my carver, Chukwu Okoro. Other men inside the house eating, no room for them all there." [Ottenberg field research notes, O Series, December 1951-March 1953].
Local Numbers:
O-85/1951-1953

EEPA 2000-070307
General:
Title source: Dr. Simon Ottenberg, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Other Archival Materials:
Simon Ottenberg Papers are located at the National Anthropological Archives, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
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
Vernacular architecture  Search this
Genre/Form:
Color slides
Identifier:
EEPA.2000-007, Item EEPA 2000-007-0307
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Simon Ottenberg photographs
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7c4c4e03a-b042-4e68-968b-b93ea2d2cb1d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2000-007-ref815

"Cow funeral" ceremony, Amaobolobo village, Afikpo Village-Group, Nigeria

Photographer:
Ottenberg, Simon  Search this
Collection Photographer:
Ottenberg, Simon  Search this
Extent:
1 Slide (col.)
Culture:
Igbo (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Slides
Color slides
Place:
Africa
Nigeria
Date:
1951-1953
Scope and Contents:
This photograph was taken by Dr. Simon Ottenberg while conducting field research at Afikpo village-group, southeastern Nigeria, from December 1951 to March 1953.
Original title reads, "Second funeral or memorial, known in English at Afikpo as the cow funeral, for a deceased woman, done by a man, Oko Amaka for his mother. He killed two cows. This is the second day, when he killed the second cow. Amaobolobo Village. Female dancers." [Ottenberg field research notes, O Series, December 1951-March 1953].
Local Numbers:
O-86/1951-1953

EEPA 2000-070308
General:
Title source: Dr. Simon Ottenberg, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Other Archival Materials:
Simon Ottenberg Papers are located at the National Anthropological Archives, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
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
Vernacular architecture  Search this
Genre/Form:
Color slides
Identifier:
EEPA.2000-007, Item EEPA 2000-007-0308
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Simon Ottenberg photographs
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7697b0bdb-fdac-4473-bdf4-255e1c2995f8
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2000-007-ref816

"Cow funeral" ceremony, Amaobolobo village, Afikpo Village-Group, Nigeria

Photographer:
Ottenberg, Simon  Search this
Collection Photographer:
Ottenberg, Simon  Search this
Extent:
1 Slide (col.)
Culture:
Igbo (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Slides
Color slides
Place:
Africa
Nigeria
Date:
1951-1953
Scope and Contents:
This photograph was taken by Dr. Simon Ottenberg while conducting field research at Afikpo village-group, southeastern Nigeria, from December 1951 to March 1953.
Original title reads, "Second funeral or memorial, known in English at Afikpo as the cow funeral, for a deceased woman, done by a man, Oko Amaka for his mother. He killed two cows. This is the second day, when he killed the second cow. Amaobolobo Village. Men cutting up the cow. Ndukwe of Ozizza sub-group of Afikpo looking at camera, nnade Ogeri of Ogwuego Village bending down." [Ottenberg field research notes, O Series, December 1951-March 1953].
Local Numbers:
O-87/1951-1953

EEPA 2000-070309
General:
Title source: Dr. Simon Ottenberg, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Other Archival Materials:
Simon Ottenberg Papers are located at the National Anthropological Archives, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
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
Genre/Form:
Color slides
Identifier:
EEPA.2000-007, Item EEPA 2000-007-0309
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Simon Ottenberg photographs
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7b9088fa2-2d33-4de2-8172-0e3a5e0d6e1e
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2000-007-ref817

"Cow funeral" ceremony, Amaobolobo village, Afikpo Village-Group, Nigeria

Photographer:
Ottenberg, Simon  Search this
Collection Photographer:
Ottenberg, Simon  Search this
Extent:
1 Slide (col.)
Culture:
Igbo (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Slides
Color slides
Place:
Africa
Nigeria
Date:
1951-1953
Scope and Contents:
This photograph was taken by Dr. Simon Ottenberg while conducting field research at Afikpo village-group, southeastern Nigeria, from December 1951 to March 1953.
Original title reads, "Second funeral or memorial, known in English at Afikpo as the cow funeral, for a deceased woman, done by a man, Oko Amaka for his mother. He killed two cows. This is the second day, when he killed the second cow. Amaobolobo Village. Musicians at the cow funeral coming to receive their share of the cow meat and a present from me. Three nkwa drums, two flutes (ofuokpe), a wooden gong (ekwe), iron gong (egele) and ahia rattle." [Ottenberg field research notes, O Series, December 1951-March 1953].
Local Numbers:
O-88/1951-1953

EEPA 2000-070310
General:
Title source: Dr. Simon Ottenberg, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Other Archival Materials:
Simon Ottenberg Papers are located at the National Anthropological Archives, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
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
Musicians  Search this
Musical instruments  Search this
Genre/Form:
Color slides
Identifier:
EEPA.2000-007, Item EEPA 2000-007-0310
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Simon Ottenberg photographs
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo79db387d5-d868-4fbb-b1a1-094866e8cd91
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2000-007-ref818

"Cow funeral" ceremony, Amaobolobo village, Afikpo Village-Group, Nigeria

Photographer:
Ottenberg, Simon  Search this
Collection Photographer:
Ottenberg, Simon  Search this
Extent:
1 Slide (col.)
Culture:
Igbo (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Slides
Color slides
Place:
Africa
Nigeria
Date:
1951-1953
Scope and Contents:
This photograph was taken by Dr. Simon Ottenberg while conducting field research at Afikpo village-group, southeastern Nigeria, from December 1951 to March 1953.
Original title reads, "Second funeral or memorial, known in English at Afikpo as the cow funeral, for a deceased woman, done by a man, Oko Amaka for his mother. He killed two cows. This is the second day, when he killed the second cow. Amaobolobo Village. Musicians at the cow funeral coming to receive their share of the cow meat and a present from me. Three nkwa drums, two flutes (ofuokpe), a wooden gong (ekwe), iron gong (egele) and ahia rattle." [Ottenberg field research notes, O Series, December 1951-March 1953].
Local Numbers:
O-89/1951-1953

EEPA 2000-070311
General:
Title source: Dr. Simon Ottenberg, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Other Archival Materials:
Simon Ottenberg Papers are located at the National Anthropological Archives, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
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
Musicians  Search this
Musical instruments  Search this
Genre/Form:
Color slides
Identifier:
EEPA.2000-007, Item EEPA 2000-007-0311
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Simon Ottenberg photographs
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo761b47b93-73cb-4cad-a6ea-be07449cace9
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2000-007-ref819

"Crocodile Mummies.", Kom Ombo, Egypt

Creator:
Lehnert & Landrock  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, b&w, 5.5 x 3.5 in)
Container:
Binder 21
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Scope and Contents:
Kom-Ombo: Crocodile Mummies.; 394; POST-CARD[,] Egypt. Published by Lehnert & Landrock Succ.[,] Ernst Landrock, Cairo.
Series Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Item 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
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-6036
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Upper Egypt
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo79e9f6306-8504-4df0-b8a8-b5fcc996c350
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref7606

"Danse de réjouissance du masque GUÉ PLÉ pour la fête des ignames au village de GBONI" [Joyful dance of the GUÉ PLÉ mask, for the yam festival in the village of GBONI], Gboni, Côte d'Ivoire

Photographer:
Ascani, Maurice  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (color, 4 x 6 in)
Container:
Binder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Côte d'Ivoire
Scope and Contents:
Maurice Ascani [printed signature]; République de Côte d'Ivoire[,] 28 - Danse de réjouissance du masque GUÉ PLÉ[,] pour la fête des ignames au village de GBONI; © photo Maurice ASCANI; Reproduction interdite, Photographed by Ascani, Maurice Published by Editions Phocal 01 B.P. 32 ABIDJAN 01 R.C.I.
Series Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Item 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:
Dance  Search this
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0278
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Côte D'Ivoire
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo76e255d97-99e3-4b55-b8d2-dc035aff30cf
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref1564

"Danse du Grand Fétiche" [Grand Fetish Dance], Côte d'Ivoire

Extent:
1 Postcard (color, 5.5 x 3.5 in)
Container:
Binder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Côte d'Ivoire
Scope and Contents:
6. Danse du Grand Fétiche (Côte d'Ivoire); CARTE POSTALE, Published by BRAUN & Cie. Imp., EDITEURS CONCESSIONNAIRES[,] PARIS FRANCE
Series Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Item 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
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0239
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Côte D'Ivoire
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7561ecb63-49c7-4fa1-8856-fabcdf4f8545
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref1525

"Danse traditionnelle de la Mamaya" [Traditional Mamaya Dance], Guinée

Creator:
Production Photos Cisse  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (color, 4 x 6 in)
Container:
Binder 5
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Guinea
Scope and Contents:
REGION DE KANKAN - REP. DE GUINEE[,] Danse traditionnelle de la Mamaya; EXA [logo]; Lyna [logo]; 597/67. Published by Production "PHOTOS CISSE" - Paris, 10[,] rue Lécuyer - 93300 AUBEVILLIERS - Té. 48 33 59 59
Series Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Item 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
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1238
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Guinea
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7c3cd5ca9-71cb-4e9e-a527-58b785a9a712
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref2528

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