PHOTOGRAPHS

Miscellaneous

A selection of photos from various moments in Emahoy’s life, sometimes alone, sometimes with friends or family.

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Yewubdar Gebru, 1940s

Yewubdar and Senedu Gebru

Gebru Family

Yewubdar, Senedu, and Kentiba with Swiss family

Yewubdar, Desta, Genet, and Meshesha, 1940s

Yewubdar and Meshesha, 1940s

Family photo

Lieutenant Meshesha

Meshesha Gebru

Yewubdar, Assayehegn, and Desta

Young Assayehegn

Teenage Assayehegn

Yewubdar Gebru

Senedu, Desta, Yewubdar Gebru

Desta Gebru on a mule

Desta Gebru and her husband, General Kebbede Gebre

Yewubdar, prisoner of war, 1930s

Four sisters

Yewubdar in Cairo

Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru

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Emahoy in a garden

Emahoy and her niece, Hanna Kebbede (far right)

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Emahoy performing, 1970s

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Jerusalem, 1970s

Jerusalem, 1990s

Emahoy and her mom, Kassaye, in Jerusalem

Cover of Emahoy's self-released compilation CD

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Hanna Kebbede and her aunt, Emahoy

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Happy birthday Emahoy!

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Emahoy's room in Jerusalem

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Poster for concert in the 70s

Stills From Asinara (1937)

A selection of photos taken on the Italian island of Asinara, where the Gebru family and other Ethiopians were held as prisoners of war during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War.

A black-and-white photograph of a group of women and children standing outdoors, some wearing hats, with a building in the background.

Black and white photo of seven women and three children posing outdoors in front of a wall, dressed in traditional and modern clothing.

A black and white photo of several people standing outdoors, including men, women, and children, some in traditional and some in Western clothing, against a background of a thatched roof hut and foliage.

Two women smiling and standing close together outdoors, with arms around each other, in front of a rustic background.

Black and white photo of four women and one child standing outdoors, with a wooden frame around the picture. The women are wearing dresses, and the child is dressed casually. The caption reads: "Genet, Emhoy, Asayegh."

Black and white photograph of four women standing outdoors, with a house in the background. The women are dressed in vintage clothing. The caption reads "Emahoy & Desta +2 (Asinara 2-3)."

Vintage black-and-white portrait of a young woman with natural hair, looking directly at the camera, framed within an oval border with torn edges, with text below reading "Genet (Asinara p. 6-7b)."

Black and white portrait of a woman with natural hair, wearing a light-colored top with lace details, looking directly at the camera. The photo appears to be vintage. Caption reads "Senedu (Asinara 1b)."

Group of five people standing on rocks outdoors, with a large stone in the foreground, under a partially constructed or damaged structure.

Black and white photograph of an Ethiopian woman and child, with an aged photo border, in a rural setting.

A young boy sitting with his legs crossed, dressed in a white uniform, holding prayer beads, with a rock formation behind him. Text at the bottom reads, "Wogaye with rosary."

Black and white photo of two young boys standing outdoors, one taller and older with his arm around the shorter younger boy. Both are dressed in vintage clothing. The background shows a wall and some plants.

An old black and white photograph of an elderly man with a beard and glasses, sitting next to a young boy holding a stick. The background shows a wall with some damage. The caption reads: 'Kentiba & Assayehegn (Asina 0+)'.

Black and white photo of three people sitting outdoors near a tree, with a man kneeling and two others sitting on the ground, and a banner with text in Swahili below.

Five people standing outdoors under a canopy, posing for a black-and-white photograph. The group includes two men and three women, dressed in vintage clothing, likely from the early 20th century.

A young girl sitting on a chair outdoors, smiling, with a backdrop of plants or trees.

Black and white photo of a woman with curly hair, looking at the camera. Text below the photo reads: "Genet (Asinara 4)."

Black and white photograph of seven children standing on steps outdoors, with a white tent in the background. Caption reads "Kids (Asinara 2-3a)."

Black and white photo of four men, with two sitting and two standing, in front of a backdrop. The caption reads "Kentiba & Senedu 1 (Asinara 2-3a)."

Black-and-white photo of four people standing outdoors in front of a building, with a handwritten message or signature at the bottom.

A black-and-white photo of a woman standing outdoors near a building with a wooden door open behind her. She is wearing a dress and has short, curly hair, and is smiling while holding her hands together in front of her.

Black and white photograph of a woman and man standing outside a building with open window shutters. The woman is dressed in a blouse and skirt with her arm around the man's shoulder. The man is wearing a hat, coat, and tie.

Black and white photo of three women standing outdoors, smiling at the camera, with a landscape background. Text below the photo reads "Emahey +2 (Asinara 4a)."

Black and white photograph of two women standing outdoors, wearing dresses, with a background of trees or foliage, and partially obscured text reading "Desta & Genet".

Two women standing outside on a sunny day, with trees and hills in the background, dressed in vintage clothing from the mid-20th century.

ARTWORKS

A hand-drawn religious illustration with two figures, one with large wings and a halo, dressed in robes, and the other with a halo, flying bird, and people at the bottom. The image contains text written in a script.

Hand-drawn religious image of Madonna with Child, surrounded by angels and saints, with some children at the bottom.

A line drawing of Saint Yared, depicted with halo, holding a book and standing next to a church with a cross on top. The drawing appears to be religious in nature.

A pencil sketch of a young child with short hair, large eyes, and a thoughtful expression, holding an object in their hand.

A hand-drawn sketch of Virgin Mary with a halo around her head, wearing a dress with a decorative neckline, with her arms outstretched.

Sketch of a woman with long hair, wearing a necklace with large beads, and a top with a cross pattern. She appears to have closed eyes and a serene expression.

Sketch of a woman with long hair, wearing a necklace, with subtle facial features, realistic hair, and a calm expression.

A hand-drawn portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair, wearing a necklace with circular decorative elements, and a top with a rounded neckline. The drawing is on a piece of paper with visible creases and the artist's signature and date at the bottom.

A pencil sketch depicting a scene with four women and a horse-drawn cart, with a mountain in the background and trees. One woman is seated on the cart, another standing beside the horse, and the other two women are interacting near the cart, all dres

Sketch of Jesus Christ with children, some children with halos, and animals including cows and donkeys, with a rainbow and star in the background.

A religious painting of a woman with a crown and a halo, holding a child with a halo, against a blue background with clouds and smaller figures. The painting is framed in ornate gold and mounted on a textured stone wall.

A colorful drawing of three figures with white hair and beards, wearing orange robes, with a blue background and a radiant halo around their heads.

Colorful religious icon painting of the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus, flanked by two angels, placed against a stone wall with plants and pots nearby.

A framed drawing of a group of women sitting together, with some holding books, leaning on a surface, or with their hands on their laps, set against a rustic stone wall background.

A colorful religious painting of the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus, flanked by two angels, set against a bright yellow background.

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