Created by
National Black Theatre, American, founded 1968
Date
1972
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
Description
This flyer advertises an African Festival featuring Asuo Gyebi and Jbofoj Tegare. The flyer is white with black text and features a photograph of a man dancing for a crowd. The flyer reads [AFRICAN FESTIVAL / ASUO GYEBI and JBOFOJ TEGARE / Performed by Chief Priest & Priestess / NANA ANUM TOPRA / NANA ANSAU ATEI / SUNDAY / MARCH 19th / featuring ISHANGI FAMILY / AFRICAN DANCE AND CULTURAL EXPERTS / PLACE NATIONAL BLACK THEATER -2:00 PM / 9 EAST 125 ST. AT 5th AVE FREE]. The back of the flyer is blank except for the text written in the bottom left corner that reads [MARCH / 1972].
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Cultural Place
Africa
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
fliers (printed matter)
Topic
Activism
Africa
African diaspora
Communities
Dance
Music
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.97.27.301
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53e259554-1afa-4ee5-8cd5-a9cedd759760

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