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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
"Art of Cameroon" study photographs, EEPA 1997-017
Summary
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.1997-017
- Dates:
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circa 1980s
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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136 Photographic prints(1 box; 2 folders)black and white8 x 10 inches or smaller
- Repository:
- Container:
- 1
Photographs from various museums assembled by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) for use in the traveling exhibition entitled, "Art of Cameroon" (on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History from February 1, 1984-June 17, 1984). The exhibition was described on the Smithsonian website in these words: "On view are 153 objects, including figural sculptures, thrones, stools, elephant masks, bowls, baskets, calabashes (gourds), drinking horns, textiles, and more. Many objects are on loan from museums and collectors in the U.S., Europe, and Africa. "A crossroads for the migrations of many peoples, the diversity of Cameroon's population is reflected in the great variety and richness of art forms. Objects from the steppes and the forest are shown, but the primary focus of the exhibition is the art of the West African kingdoms of the Cameroon grassfields."
Arrangement note
Arrangement note
Given the small size of the collection, the photos are organized into one series.
Administration
Author
Eden Orelove
Using the Collection
Located at Iron Mountain (box 97464370).
Conditions Governing Access note
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Conditions Governing Use note
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws. To be used for reference purposes only, not for publication.
Preferred Citation
"Art of Cameroon" study photographs, EEPA 1997-017, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Cameroon | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Photographic prints | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Africa | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Smithsonian Institution. Traveling Exhibition Service | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
National Museum of African Art
P.O. Box 37012
MRC 708
Washington, DC 20013-7012
elisofonarchives@si.edu