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Mali Empire
A piece of Malian pottery that resembles a bird
A couple of Malian masks used for several different types of ceremonies
There are many artifacts that are similar to this one, an animal carved out of stone. In this case, a horse.
Another mask, a monkey, much like the antelope masks above.
The Mali Empire was a kingdom of West Africa. Founded by Sundiata Keita, it quickly became wealthy and powerful. It was also known greatly for the generosity and wealth of its rulers, such as Mansa Musa. When Mansa Musa learned about the Islam religion, he made it the official religion of his empire. Years later, when he was to complete his pilgrimage to Mecca, he gave out so much gold on the streets that the industry was davastatingly damaged.
A photograph of the Sankore Mosque, where Islam followers aften worshipped in the ancient empire of Mali.
Mansa Musa spent lots of money making sure there were plenty of Islam mosques for students and scholars to pray in.
A sculpture of a Malian civilian riding a horse
Mali flag
A drum much like the ones used in ancient Mali
