Mandinko Collection

Mungo Park reaches Kamalia, Africa
The Scottish explorer Mungo Park reaches Kamalia in Mandingo (Mandinka, Mandinko) country, West Africa

Mandinka (Mandingo, Mandingo) man and woman of West Africa. From Mungo Park (1771 -1806)
FLO4722631 Mandinka (Mandingo, Mandingo) man and woman of West Africa. From Mungo Park (1771 -1806) Travels in the Interior of Africa

Mandinka (Mandingo) man and woman of West Africa. From Mungo Parks Travels in the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos

Mandinka polygamist in a bark suit beats one
A Mandinka polygamist in a tree-bark suit beats one of his wives in the brutal ritual of Mumbo Jumbo. From Mungo Parks Travels in the Interior of Africa

Mandinka Couple Of West Africa. Also Known As Mandinko, Mandingo Or Malinke. From An Original Engraving Published 1802

I saw with infinite pleasure the great object of my mission, - the long sought for majestic Niger
XJF2639748 I saw with infinite pleasure the great object of my mission, - the long sought for majestic Niger, glittering to the morning sun, 1860 (engraving) by Park

Mandinka couple of West Africa (colour litho)
KW441358 Mandinka couple of West Africa (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Also known as Mandinko or Malinke)

Park resting in a native hut during his travels, 1816 (engraving)
XJF2639749 Park resting in a native hut during his travels, 1816 (engraving) by Park, Mungo (1771-1806) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Travels in the Interior of Africa)

The Death of Mungo Park, 1806 (engraving)
XJF2639747 The Death of Mungo Park, 1806 (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece to Travels in the Interior of Africa, in the years 1795)

View of Kamalia village from Travels in the interior districts of Africa
XJF2639746 View of Kamalia village from Travels in the interior districts of Africa, 1799 (engraving) by Park, Mungo (1771-1806) (after); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

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Mungo Park's historic journey to Kamalia, Africa, led him to encounter the vibrant Mandinka (Mandingo or Malinke) people. Their distinctive bark suits and polygamous lifestyle were a fascinating contrast to Park's European background. Amidst the village scenes, three Mandinka girls played, oblivious to the cultural exchange unfolding around them. Park, filled with joy upon finding the majestic Niger River, penned his observations in his travels. Yet, his expedition ended tragically with his death in 1806. Through engravings, we catch a glimpse into this rich West African culture, where a Mandinka couple poses proudly, and Park finds respite in a native hut.