Mali Collection (page 3)

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

Traditional costumes and jewellery from Timbuktu and Upper Nile
LSE4086318 Traditional costumes and jewellery from Timbuktu and Upper Nile. Illustration in " Le costume historique" by Racinet, 1876

The Munbo-Jumbo, designating the woman guilty (Manding), 1811
LSE4079139 The Munbo-Jumbo, designating the woman guilty (Manding), 1811 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Munbo-Jumbo)

Marriage in the Mandingues (Mali?), Africa - engraving, 1811
LSE4079134 Marriage in the Mandingues (Mali?), Africa - engraving, 1811. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Raising of the French Flag at Timbuktu (Mali) from Le petit Journal
XEE4158974 The Raising of the French Flag at Timbuktu (Mali) from Le petit Journal, February 1894 (engraving) - The French flag flaunts in Timbuktu

View of Kabra, Port of Timbuktu, on the Niger River (Mali)
LSE4324327 View of Kabra, Port of Timbuktu, on the Niger River (Mali), drawing by Adolphe Rouargue (1810-187?) and Emile Rouargue (ca1795-1865), to illustrate the journey of Dr

The raising of the French flag at Timbuktu (Mali) by the Lieutenant Colonel Francois
LSE4323860 The raising of the French flag at Timbuktu (Mali) by the Lieutenant Colonel Francois Xavier Bonnier (1857-1944) during the French conquest of the French Sudan (actual Mali)

Timbuctoo (colour litho)
3638277 Timbuctoo (colour litho) by Bernatz, Johann Martin (1802-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timbuctoo)

Reception at the naba Sanem, from the Mossi kingdom (or Mosse
LSE4335523 Reception at the naba Sanem, from the Mossi kingdom (or Mosse) of Waghadougou (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso). Engraving by Riou

Dance of Malinkes, population and language of West Africa (Guinee, Senegal
LSE4328015 Dance of Malinkes, population and language of West Africa (Guinee, Senegal, Mali and CA'te d Ivoire), dancers gather at the tombee of the night dance around the fire to the rhythm of

In the French colonies: the march of the column of General Joseph Joffre (1852-1931
XEE4191486 In the French colonies: the march of the column of General Joseph Joffre (1852-1931) and his army of spahis on Timbuktu (Mali). Engraving in " Le Parisien", 1894

Map of Barbaria (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya), Nigritude (Mali, Burkina Faso
LRI4706870 Map of Barbaria (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya), Nigritude (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger) and Guinee (Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin)

The Taking of Segou-Sikoro, 1890 (engraving)
3082225 The Taking of Segou-Sikoro, 1890 (engraving) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: The village of Segou-Koro prospered after Biton Mamary Coulibaly became king in 1712)

Deep attack
Marcel Rebro

Selling in the market (Djenné - Mali)
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Women in Mali
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Children from Mali
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

The Sancta Sanctorum of an animist holy man (Mali)
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Three girls-I (Djenné, Mali)
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

A market in Gao (Mali)
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Woman and her daughter - Mali
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

The outskirts of Timbuktu bordering the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. 23rd May 1976

Sand from the Sahara desert is swept in to Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Since the Middle Ages, camel caravans have navigated north from the fabled city of Timbuktu, in search of the salt. Traveling across the windswept sand dunes

Local tribesmen riding into Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Roof tops of Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Women carrying pots to market in Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Old man from Central Sahara - Africa - Remarkable headdress
Old man from Central Sahara (Mali?) - Africa wearing a remarkable headdress cap adorned with sea shells. Date: circa 1904

EyeUbiquitous_20082916
Mali, Massina, Lere, Goat herd and cattle with herdsmane at desert well

MALI, Kolokani Fulani man at cattle market

EyeUbiquitous_20083838
Mali, Djenne, entrance to a 17th century mud constructed home

Mali - Bani River, principal tributary of the Niger River
Mali - A covered dugout canoe on the Bani River, the principal tributary of the Niger River. Date: circa 1907

Mali - Timbuktu - A fine portrait of a local man with staff
Mali - Timbuktu - A fine portrait of a hirsute local man with bamboo staff and steely gaze... Date: circa 1909

Animal skulls and ammo embedded in wall, Mopti Region, Mali

Niger River, Mali

The Mountains of Hombori, c1900

Mansa Musa on His Way to Mecca, c1670, (1903). Mansa Musa (c1280-c1337) Emperor of Mali, went on a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324. He is said to have traveled with an entourage of 60, 000

Timbuctoo, c1852, (1903). Artist: Johann Martin Bernatz
Timbuctoo, c1852, (1903). From The Worlds History, Volume III, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1903]

Dr Heinrich Barth, German geographer and explorer, (c1900)
Dr Heinrich Barth, German geographer and explorer, at Timbuktu, Mali, (c1900). Heinrich Barth (1821-1865) was a member of the expedition commanded by James Richardson

The raising of the French flag at Timbuktu, 1894. Artist: Frederic Lix
The raising of the French flag at Timbuktu, 1894. The French began military incursions into the area in 1880. The French occupied the city of Timbuktu in 1894 in an attempt to stop the Tuareg

Mask of wood and metal, Bamana People, Mali, 20th century. The Bambara are a Mande people living in Africa, primarily in Mali but also in Guinea, Burkina Faso and Senegal

Mask from Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso is a small, landlocked country north of Ghana and south of Mali and Niger. Economically, it is one of the four or five poorest countries in the world

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.