Selected African Holdings

Selected African Holdings

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Selected items with African Origination


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NMAAHC: National Museum of African American History and Culture · 2015

This cowrie shell basket was created by artisans in Mossuril, Mozambique, in 2015 to hold soil from the region, which was then deposited at the site of the São José …


NMAAHC: National Museum of African American History and Culture · 2013

A journalist pass from the state funeral of Nelson Mandela owned by Jim Vance. The badge is on a white nylon lanyard with black repeating text (2018.107.6b). The text on …


NMAAHC: National Museum of African American History and Culture · 2003

An academic robe in blue and gold from Bennett College worn by Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole with custom designs by Barbara Nicholson. The robe is made from a blue synthetic …


NMAAHC: National Museum of African American History and Culture · 1994

A presidential campaign poster for Nelson Mandela issued by the African National Congress (ANC). The poster is black, in portrait orientation, and centrally features a black-and-white bust image of Nelson …


NMAAHC: National Museum of African American History and Culture · 1986

A pamphlet made of blue and black ink on white paper. The front cover has the title and publication information. The interior consists of fourteen pages of text. The back …


NMAAHC: National Museum of African American History and Culture · 1978

This flyer urges readers to contact their congressional representatives to demand the United States stop trade with South Africa. The flyer is yellow with black text. The top of the …


NMAAHC: National Museum of African American History and Culture · 1978

This flyer urges readers to contact their congressional representatives to demand the United States stop trade with South Africa. The flyer is yellow with black text. The top of the …


NMAAHC: National Museum of African American History and Culture · 1978

This flyer advertises the East Coast Regional Conference on segregation and apartheid. The flyer is white with black text. The flyer features two long paragraphs explaining the struggles in South …


NMAAHC: National Museum of African American History and Culture · 1977

This flyer advertises the September 1977 issue of the People's Herald. The flyer is blue with black text that reads: [PEOPLE'S HERALD / This Month / RHODESIA/ / ZIMBABWE / …


NMAAHC: National Museum of African American History and Culture · 1977

This pamphlet announces a march on the White House for African liberation. The flyer is white but has browned with age, has black text and features a photograph of people …