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Drum Beats II

African American Museum

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Object Details

Created by

Roderick Terry, American, born 1964

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Created by

Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012

Subject of

Million Man March, American, founded 1995

Printed by

Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012

Description

This black-and-white photograph depicts a man playing a traditional African drum. Wearing a black beret and a camouflage jacket, the figure is turned three-quarters away from the viewer. The drum, which he is beating with his bare hands, is slung over his left shoulder on a white rope. Behind him are a large crowd of men, some sitting on the grass and some standing. In the background is the National Museum of Air and Space.

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry

Date

October 16, 1995

Object number

2013.99.40

Restrictions & Rights

© Roderick Terry
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Type

gelatin silver prints
portraits

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 10 5/8 in. (34.8 x 27 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)

Place depicted

National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Portfolio/Series

One Million Strong

Classification

Photographs and Still Images

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic

African American
Activism
Civil Rights
Local and regional
Men
Photography
U.S. History, 1969-2001

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cee929cf-94b7-4b2f-929e-83d485fcf548

Record ID

nmaahc_2013.99.40

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