Manufactured by
Unidentified
Subject of
Mandela, Nelson, South African, 1918 - 2013
Date
1990
Medium
ink on paper on metal with plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D (2013.68.6.1): 2 9/16 × 2 9/16 × 5/16 in. (6.5 × 6.5 × 0.8 cm)
H x W x D (2013.68.6.2): 2 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 5/16 in. (5.7 × 5.7 × 0.8 cm)
Description
2013.68.6.1: A yellow pinback button with green and red lettering. The green letters are centered in the top perimeter of the button and read [African]. Directly below, black text reads [Street Festival]. Between the two words is a face. Below, in red ink, is the date [1990]. In the center of the button is an image of Nelson Mandela. Shown from the waist up, he stands with his right arm raised in the air. The lower part of his torso creates the form of the African continent. Below the image is a Zulu phrase in red ink that reads [Si Munye]. Beneath, in black text, is the English translation, [We Are One]. The back of the button has a pin with a clasp.
2013.68.6.2: A pinback white button with green and red lettering. The green letters are centered in the top perimeter of the button and read [African]. Directly below is black text that reads [Street Festival]. Between the two words is a face. Below, in red ink, is the date [1990]. In the center of the button is an image of Nelson Mandela. Shown from the waist up, he stands with his right arm raised in the air. The lower part of his torso creates the form of the African continent. Below the image is a Zulu phrase in red ink that reads [Si Munye]. Beneath, in black text, is the English translation, [We Are One]. The back of the button has a pin with a clasp.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Activism
Africa
African diaspora
Arts and music festivals
Holidays and festivals
Justice
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
Object number
2013.68.6.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a5ed04ca-0716-4e19-865f-4aa9d2d06260

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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