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Sinuessa nairobia

Biogeographical Region:
Afrotropical  Search this
Collector:
D. C. Thomas  Search this
Prep Count:
1
Preparation:
Pinned
Type Citation:
1957. Quarterly Journal of the Taiwan Museum. 10: 34.
Type Status:
Holotype
Place:
Nairobi, Kenya
Collection Date:
[Not Stated]
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Arthropoda, Insecta, Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Tingidae
Published Name:
Sinuessa nairobia Drake, 1957
Barcode:
USNMENT00866620
USNM Number:
USNMENT00866620
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Entomology Types
Data Source:
NMNH - Entomology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3a5ab07e4-9d5b-425e-95fc-2840756cd4b1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhentomology_12541144
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Gonycentrum thomasi

Biogeographical Region:
Afrotropical  Search this
Collector:
S. C. Thomas  Search this
Prep Count:
1
Preparation:
Pinned
Type Citation:
1956. Revue de Zoologie et de Botanique Africaines. 53: 14.
Type Status:
Holotype
Place:
Nairobi, Kenya
Collection Date:
[Not Stated]
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Arthropoda, Insecta, Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Tingidae
Published Name:
Gonycentrum thomasi Drake, 1956
Barcode:
USNMENT00866302
USNM Number:
USNMENT00866302
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Data Source:
NMNH - Entomology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3cf175985-a4a7-4d43-abd2-95f808694170
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhentomology_12541148
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Paper Knife

Donor Name:
Dr. Gordon D. Gibson  Search this
Culture:
Kamba  Search this
Object Type:
Letter Opener
Place:
Nairobi, Central Province, Kenya, Africa
Accession Date:
26 Nov 1962
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
245445
USNM Number:
E400788A-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3e53b6c9c-94cd-47d5-b7b6-5dc09e57bf9b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8429683
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Bag

Donor Name:
Dr. Gordon D. Gibson  Search this
Culture:
Kikuyu  Search this
Object Type:
Bag
Place:
Nairobi, Central Province, Kenya, Africa
Accession Date:
26 Nov 1962
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
245445
USNM Number:
E400791-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/336da1ff8-e6b0-4ff5-bb64-38fc6927daef
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8429689
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Brass identity pass holder (kipande)

Collector:
Dr. Ivan Karp  Search this
Donor Name:
Dr. Ivan Karp  Search this
Length - Object:
48 cm
Width - Object:
4.7 cm
Height - Including Chain:
1.5 cm
Culture:
Colonial Kenya  Search this
Object Type:
Identity Case
Place:
Nairobi, Central Province, Kenya, Africa
Accession Date:
23 Nov 1998
Collection Date:
1986
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
416181
USNM Number:
E428282-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/328b6eb1d-fafa-464b-bc9d-49652d10522b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8502620

Tin identity pass holder (kipande)

Collector:
Dr. Ivan Karp  Search this
Donor Name:
Dr. Ivan Karp  Search this
Length - Object:
14 cm
Width - Object:
10.2 cm
Height - Object, Including Chain:
1.5 cm
Culture:
Colonial Kenya  Search this
Object Type:
Identity Case
Place:
Nairobi, Central Province, Kenya, Africa
Accession Date:
23 Nov 1998
Collection Date:
1986
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
416181
USNM Number:
E428283-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/38cc3e0b9-9499-4b93-b051-69cf4b521118
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8502621
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Employment Identification Paper

Collector:
Dr. Ivan Karp  Search this
Donor Name:
Dr. Ivan Karp  Search this
Culture:
Not Given  Search this
Object Type:
Document
Place:
Nairobi, Central Province, Kenya, Africa
Accession Date:
23 Nov 1998
Collection Date:
1986
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
416181
USNM Number:
E428704-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/341c2a7e9-d275-4c1a-a37c-ed4601ca2bdd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8503032
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Coccophagus coracinus

Biogeographical Region:
Afrotropical  Search this
Collector:
Harold Compere  Search this
Place:
Nairobi, Kenya
Collection Date:
23 Jun 1937
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Arthropoda, Insecta, Hymenoptera, Encyrtidae
Published Name:
Coccophagus coracinus Compere
Barcode:
USNMENT01570652
Other Numbers:
Inquire SerNum : 33718
SELGEM Serial Number : A700572
USNM Number:
USNMENT01570652
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Inquire Types
Data Source:
NMNH - Entomology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3f38d8eca-4e90-48b5-9250-1ab4485b1757
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhentomology_9133467
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Syritta carbonaria

Biogeographical Region:
Afrotropical  Search this
Collector:
Krombein  Search this
Spangler  Search this
Prep Count:
1
Preparation:
Pinned
Sex:
Male
Stage:
Adult
Type Citation:
Lyneborg & Barkemeyer. 2005. The genus Syritta. A world revision of the genus Syritta Le Peletier & Serville, 1828 (Diptera: Syrphidae). Entomonograph. 15: 1-224.
Type Status:
Holotype
Place:
Ngong Forestry Station, [Not Stated], Nairobi, Kenya
Collection Date:
13 Jan 1968 to 18 Jan 1968
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Arthropoda, Insecta, Diptera, Syrphidae
Published Name:
Syritta carbonaria Lyneborg & Barkemeyer, 2005
Barcode:
USNMENT00033169
USNM Number:
USNMENT00033169
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Entomology Types
Data Source:
NMNH - Entomology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3609f2d27-536a-4310-a760-01a49da6711b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhentomology_16316168
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Gourd-Bottle

Donor Name:
Smithsonian African Expedition  Search this
Culture:
African  Search this
Object Type:
Gourd Container
Place:
Nairobi, Central Province, Kenya, Africa
Accession Date:
18 Nov 1909
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
050827
USNM Number:
E257560-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3b81afdec-02ad-4c6e-9048-dc1386705908
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8375980
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Ammianus amoenus

Biogeographical Region:
Afrotropical  Search this
Collector:
D. C. Thomas  Search this
Prep Count:
1
Preparation:
Pinned
Type Citation:
1956. Revue de Zoologie et de Botanique Africaines. 53: 112.
Type Status:
Holotype
Place:
Nairobi, Kenya
Collection Date:
[Not Stated]
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Arthropoda, Insecta, Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Tingidae
Published Name:
Ammianus amoenus Drake, 1956
Barcode:
USNMENT00866039
USNM Number:
USNMENT00866039
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Entomology Types
Data Source:
NMNH - Entomology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/39705726d-4bd0-4efc-a7ed-fa3aa8b03b3e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhentomology_12541140
Online Media:

Cloth

Maker:
Maridadi Fabrics, Nairobi, Kenya  Search this
Medium:
Cotton, dye
Dimensions:
L x W: 274.3 x 79.8 cm (108 x 31 7/16 in.)
Type:
Textile and Fiber Arts
Geography:
Nairobi, Kenya
Date:
Late 20th century
Topic:
Writing  Search this
geometric motif  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Fred L. Hadsel
Object number:
2013-2-11
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/ys767a77515-cacf-4a17-9ee5-e1d45b58c0da
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2013-2-11

NYANYE_MRS WERE_PORTRAIT

Maker:
Osborne Macharia, born 1986, Kenya  Search this
Medium:
Color print on 314 gsm Epson Legacy Platine True Archival 100% Cotton Fibre Paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 96.5 × 91.5 cm (38 × 36 in.)
Type:
Photograph
Geography:
Nairobi, Kenya
Date:
2017
Topic:
female  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Montague Hermann
Object number:
2020-21-1
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/ys70bedff18-4ccf-40b7-b757-80d60e966531
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2020-21-1

MAGADI 02_PORTRAIT

Maker:
Osborne Macharia, born 1986, Kenya  Search this
Medium:
Color print on 314 gsm Epson Legacy Platine True Archival 100% Cotton Fibre Paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 121.9 × 91.5 cm (48 × 36 in.)
Type:
Photograph
Geography:
Nairobi, Kenya
Date:
2017
Topic:
female  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Montague Hermann
Object number:
2020-21-2
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/ys7e5c15ad1-daeb-4eb6-82c3-acd04f79ed8e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2020-21-2

China Loves Africa 92

Maker:
Michael Soi, born 1972, Kenya  Search this
Medium:
Acrylic and paper labels on canvas
Dimensions:
H x W x D (canvas): 139.7 × 212.7 cm (55 × 83 3/4 in.)
H x W x D (image): 120 × 197.5 cm (47 1/4 × 77 3/4 in.)
Type:
Painting
Geography:
Nairobi, Kenya
Date:
2019
Credit Line:
Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. J. Peter Pham
Object number:
2021-15-1
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/ys7d490c024-bebb-4203-a7cf-705cf1e86758
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2021-15-1

Chromogenic print of marathon runner Tony Reed in Nairobi, Kenya

Photograph by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Tony Reed, American, born 1956  Search this
National Black Marathoners Association, American, born 2001  Search this
Medium:
dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm)
Type:
chromogenic color prints
portraits
Place depicted:
Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
Date:
June 23, 2007
Topic:
African American  Search this
Athletes  Search this
Photography  Search this
Sports  Search this
Track and field  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anthony and Deborah Reed
Object number:
2012.69.5
Restrictions & Rights:
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd540476834-d96b-443d-a443-185fa7b8fa1c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.69.5
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Sphrageidus sp.

Biogeographical Region:
Afrotropical  Search this
Collector:
R. Carcasson  Search this
Prep Count:
1
Preparation:
Frozen
Sex:
Female
Stage:
Adult
Place:
Nairobi, [Not Stated], Kenya
Collection Date:
30 Apr 1958
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Arthropoda, Insecta, Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Lymantriinae
Published Name:
Sphrageidus sp. Maes, 1984
Barcode:
USNMENT01201274.3
Other Numbers:
Sample ID : CCDB-24285-A07
USNM Number:
USNMENT01201274.3
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Specimen Inventory
Data Source:
NMNH - Entomology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/37cc729d9-3eef-4e16-999b-edeb410084cb
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhentomology_17120296

Sphrageidus sp.

Biogeographical Region:
Afrotropical  Search this
Collector:
R. Carcasson  Search this
Prep Count:
1
Preparation:
Frozen
Sex:
Female
Stage:
Adult
Place:
Nairobi, [Not Stated], Kenya
Collection Date:
30 Apr 1958
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Arthropoda, Insecta, Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Lymantriinae
Published Name:
Sphrageidus sp. Maes, 1984
Barcode:
USNMENT01201274.2
Other Numbers:
Sample ID : CCDB-24285-A07
USNM Number:
USNMENT01201274.2
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Specimen Inventory
Data Source:
NMNH - Entomology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/381cef26d-ce02-48b3-b0d4-6a10dbe347c0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhentomology_17116570

Sphrageidus sp.

Biogeographical Region:
Afrotropical  Search this
Collector:
R. Carcasson  Search this
Prep Count:
1
Sex:
Female
Stage:
Adult
Place:
Nairobi, [Not Stated], Kenya
Collection Date:
30 Apr 1958
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Arthropoda, Insecta, Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Lymantriinae
Published Name:
Sphrageidus sp. Maes, 1984
Barcode:
USNMENT01201274.1
Other Numbers:
Sample ID : CCDB-24285-A07
USNM Number:
USNMENT01201274.1
See more items in:
Specimen Inventory
Data Source:
NMNH - Entomology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3a5b572f1-7d81-48c4-9c88-4c79133de9cc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhentomology_17112847

Sphrageidus sp.

Biogeographical Region:
Afrotropical  Search this
Collector:
R. Carcasson  Search this
Prep Count:
1
Preparation:
Pinned
Sex:
Female
Stage:
Adult
Place:
Nairobi, [Not Stated], Kenya
Collection Date:
30 Apr 1958
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Arthropoda, Insecta, Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Lymantriinae
Published Name:
Sphrageidus sp. Maes, 1984
Barcode:
USNMENT01201274
Other Numbers:
Sample ID : CCDB-24285-A07
USNM Number:
USNMENT01201274
See more items in:
Specimen Inventory
Data Source:
NMNH - Entomology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3a5a01023-c9b9-47b7-8367-359de45d21fb
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhentomology_17110266

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