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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to the Video of Ifa Honoring Ceremony for drums in Department of Anthropology collections, circa 2004
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2005.13
- Creators:
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National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology
- Dates:
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circa 2004
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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Video recordings
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Video record made by Amy Staples (HSFA Fellow) of Ifa Honoring Ceremony for Ifa drums held in the Anthro collections.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or Anthropology Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from National Museum of Natural History, Department of Anthropology, Collections and Archives Program, in 2005.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation
Video of Ifa Honoring Ceremony for drums in Department of Anthropology collections, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ifa (Religion) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Drums | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Rites and ceremonies | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Video recordings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
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