Mansa Musa, ruler of the Islamic Mali Empire of West Africa
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| Caption | Mansa Musa (c1280-c1337), ruler of the Islamic Mali Empire of West Africa. Mansa Musa came to power in 1307. The cities that he built became centres of Arab culture. Here, in his capital city, Mansa Musa is borne on a litter by subject chiefs, and attended by the court poet (wearing the bird head and feathers). Original artwork for illustration on pp4–5 of Look and Learn issue no 329 (4 May 1968). |
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| Creator | Angus McBride, British (1931–2007) |
| Artwork medium | gouache on paper |
| Credit | © Look and Learn |
| Search stock images by keyword | Mansa Musa Mali Malian poet litter emperor royalty monarchy king Arab Mande empire West Africa African sunshade umbrella carried carrying bearers Muslim Islamic 14th Century tcx architecture buildings procession ruler Islamic Mali Empire of West Africa Angus McBride |
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