Mali Collection (page 2)

King Ahmadou with his council, illustration from Le Tour du Monde, nouveau journal des voyages, by Edouard Charton
LSE3082226 King Ahmadou with his council, illustration from Le Tour du Monde, nouveau journal des voyages, by Edouard Charton, 1868 (engraving) by Bayard

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Mali Uromastyx, Uromastyx maliensis, Native to Northern Africa Date: 30/07/2008

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MALI, Dogon Lands. Overview of the plain of the dogon country and its villages fields Date: 12/02/2005

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MALI, Dogon Lands. Overview of the plain of the dogon country and its villages fields Date: 12/02/2005

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MALI, Dogon Lands. Baobab tree in a field Date: 12/02/2005

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MALI, Dogon Lands. Traditional Tellem (malian pygmees) houses on the Bandiagara cliffs Date: 12/02/2005

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MALI, Dogon Lands. Traditional Tellem (malian pygmees) houses on the Bandiagara cliffs Date: 12/02/2005

Timbuctu, c. 1850 (engraving)
7259562 Timbuctu, c.1850 (engraving) by Payne, Albert Henry (1812-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Timbuctu, in Africa and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

Antelope Headdress, early-mid 1900s (wood, beads, shell, metal)
499623 Antelope Headdress, early-mid 1900s (wood, beads, shell, metal) by Sudanese School; 44.5x66 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Young girl of Timbuktu, Mali
6339072 Young girl of Timbuktu, Mali by Hendrickx, Henri & Vermocken, Edouard (19th century); (add.info.: Young girl of Timbuktu, Mali)

Building of the railway between Medine and Bafoulabe (colour litho)
1733032 Building of the railway between Medine and Bafoulabe (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Female Figure, Mali, 11th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, Mali, 11th-19th century

Fragment of a Kneeling Figure, Mali, 11th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Kneeling Figure, Mali, 11th-14th century

Ritual Vessel, Mali, 12th / 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Vessel, Mali, 12th /17th century

Male Figure, Mali, Possibly 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Male Figure, Mali, Possibly 18th century

Equestrian and Four Figures, Mali, Probably late 12th / 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Equestrian and Four Figures, Mali, Probably late 12th/15th century

Equestrian Figure, Mali, 16th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Equestrian Figure, Mali, 16th/19th century

The King of Darfur planting corn 16, the King of Bornu standing over the body of his predecessor 17
6337730 The King of Darfur planting corn 16, the King of Bornu standing over the body of his predecessor 17, and view of the city of Timbuktu, Mali 18 by English School

Baptism in the Mandingues (Mali?) in Africa - engraving, 1811
LSE4079131 Baptism in the Mandingues (Mali?) in Africa - engraving, 1811 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Signing of the treaty that placed the country of Kita (former French Sudan
LSE4333655 Signing of the treaty that placed the country of Kita (former French Sudan, present-day Mali) under the protectorate of France on 25 April 1880 between Commander Joseph Gallieni (1849-1916)

Navigating the River Niger between Koulikoro and Timbuktu (colour litho)
2795976 Navigating the River Niger between Koulikoro and Timbuktu (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dance before the King of the Sofas in West Africa (engraving)
1604499 Dance before the King of the Sofas in West Africa (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The town of Tiong-Gi (Tiong Gi, Mali), with its fortifications and clay towers
LSE4335576 The town of Tiong-Gi (Tiong Gi, Mali), with its fortifications and clay towers. Engraving by Riou, to illustrate the story " From Niger to the Gulf of Guinee" by Captain Louis

Installation of the mission in Nango, for a 10-month stay
LSE4333678 Installation of the mission in Nango, for a 10-month stay, with portraits of Gallieni and his captains Valliere and Pietri, Doctor Tautain as well as his interpreters

Lieutenant Valliere defends himself against the inhabitants of Sibi (or Siby)
LSE4333676 Lieutenant Valliere defends himself against the inhabitants of Sibi (or Siby), a Mandingo village of Upper Niger (present-day Mali)

King Ahmadou presiding over a council or palabre of the Toucouleur empire in Segou Sikoro
LSE4328058 King Ahmadou presiding over a council or palabre of the Toucouleur empire in Segou Sikoro (Mali), the wise men sit and the warriors set, the king holds a Muslim rosary in his hands

Lieutenant Mages caravan progresses towards Niger and crosses a forest of giant palm
LSE4328035 Lieutenant Mages caravan progresses towards Niger and crosses a forest of giant palm trees in the province of Damfa, Mali

Tierno Ousman, of the Toucouleur tribe, head of the village of Guemmou Koura (Mali)
LSE4328030 Tierno Ousman, of the Toucouleur tribe, head of the village of Guemmou Koura (Mali), holding a Muslim rosary with large grains, recting his prayers

Detail from the Catalan Atlas, Sheet 6, showing the Western Sahara and Mansa Musa
5054637 Detail from the Catalan Atlas, Sheet 6, showing the Western Sahara and Mansa Musa, 1375 (pen with coloured inks on parchment) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Face Mask, early 1900s (wood)
499865 Face Mask, early 1900s (wood) by Dogon Culture; h:91.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Dogon masks can be interpreted on two fundamentally different levels)

View of part of the Town of Timbuktoo taken from a hill to the east
CHT169396 View of part of the Town of Timbuktoo taken from a hill to the east, from Voyage a Tombouctou by Rene Caillie, published 1830 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Entrance of Heinrich Barths (1821-65) Caravan into Timbuktu in 1853
CHT169385 Entrance of Heinrich Barths (1821-65) Caravan into Timbuktu in 1853, from Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa by Barth

The defeat of the Tuareg (colour litho)
2818509 The defeat of the Tuareg (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The defeat of the Tuareg)

In French Sudan (colour litho)
2818237 In French Sudan (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In French Sudan. The defence of Upper Niger. Au Soudan francais. La defense du Haut-Niger)

The Disastrous Military blunder in West Africa, Sofa Chiefs and Colonial Soldiers (litho)
1604473 The Disastrous Military blunder in West Africa, Sofa Chiefs and Colonial Soldiers (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Raising of the French flag at Timbuktu (colour litho)
2818479 Raising of the French flag at Timbuktu (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raising of the French flag at Timbuktu)

Woman from Timbuktu, mother of thirty children (b / w photo)
6015488 Woman from Timbuktu, mother of thirty children (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman from Timbuktu, mother of thirty children)

View of the city of Timbuktu in Mali in the 19th century
GIA4731047 View of the city of Timbuktu in Mali in the 19th century. by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French troops commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Eugene Bonnier entering Timbuktu, 10 January 1894 (coloured engraving)
5998708 French troops commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Eugene Bonnier entering Timbuktu, 10 January 1894 (coloured engraving) by French School

Monkey Mountain, along the Senegal River, shortly after the Gouina Falls (Mali)
LSE4328022 Monkey Mountain, along the Senegal River, shortly after the Gouina Falls (Mali). Engravure to illustrate the story of Lieutenant Mages voyage in Western Sudan between 1863 and 1866

Sambou, the griot of Niantanso (Mali) (Malinke type: West African language (Guinee
LSE4328020 Sambou, the griot of Niantanso (Mali) (Malinke type: West African language (Guinee, Senegal, Mali and CA'te d Ivoire), poet, musician, historian and storyteller

View of part of the town of Timbuktu from a hill, illustration from Journal d
3328023 View of part of the town of Timbuktu from a hill, illustration from Journal d un Voyage a Tombouctou et a Jenne, 1830 (engraving) by Caillie

Hunters mask (dannana), early to mid-20th century (wood and encrustation)
1072244 Hunters mask (dannana), early to mid-20th century (wood and encrustation) by Dogon Culture; 37.8x15.5x21.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

French Sudan (chromolitho)
1093435 French Sudan (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Sudan. French educational card)

General Charles Mangin, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
698737 General Charles Mangin, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 21st May 1916 (colour litho) by French School

The North Side of Timbuktoo, from Les Voyages en Afrique
CHT157452 The North Side of Timbuktoo, from Les Voyages en Afrique by Heinrich Barth published in 1857, (colour litho) by Bernatz, Johann Martin (1802-1878) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Detail from the Catalan Atlas, Sheet 6, showing Mansa Musa enthroned
5043052 Detail from the Catalan Atlas, Sheet 6, showing Mansa Musa enthroned, 1375 (pen with coloured inks on parchment) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"Mali: A Tapestry of Culture and Tradition in West Africa" Embark on a journey through the vibrant land of Mali, as we explore its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Located in West Africa, a country that captivates with its diversity and historical significance. Starting with an Africa Political Map, one can trace the contours of this enchanting nation. In the Sanga region lies a mud village belonging to the Dogon people. Here, ancient traditions come alive as monkey skulls are embedded in mud walls to ward off evil spirits - a testament to their spiritual beliefs. Venturing further into Mali, we arrive at Timbuktu - a city steeped in history and myth. Young women adorned with colorful garments catch our attention, showcasing their pride for their hometown. Two women from Timbuktu exude grace and elegance, reflecting the resilience of Malian women. Intriguing encounters continue as we meet a girl from Mali bedecked with wonderful beads and an elaborate headdress - her beauty echoing the artistic flair found throughout this land. Meanwhile, a young Tuareg man wearing a headscarf puffs on his small pipe amidst the sandy dunes of Timbuktu; his presence embodies both tradition and modernity. As we journey towards Timbuktu's sacred rock paintings in Songo, we witness captivating depictions of Dogon customs and stories etched onto cliffs - reminding us of Mali's deep-rooted connection to its ancestral past. Celebrations abound too. Sikasso comes alive during festivities where Bobo masks take center stage. These intricately crafted masks symbolize unity among communities while honoring age-old rituals passed down through generations. Finally, our exploration concludes with a hand-painted sign displaying how long it would take to reach Timbuktu: 52 days. This reminder highlights not only the remoteness but also the allure that surrounds this mythical city.