This lecture will cover the Trans-Saharan trade, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, Benin, Djenné, Lalibela, Great Zimbabwe. We will examine the details of the Catalan Atlas showing the 14th century emperor of ancient Mali Mansa Musa, said to be the richest man in the history of the world. He carries a gold nugget symbolizing his control of the gold trade from West Africa to North Africa and southern Europe, particularly the Italian city states. Presenter Jean Borgatti is the Consulting Curator for African, Oceanic, and Native American Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum.

Recording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

This is the second in a series of monthly African Art lectures sponsored by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library, the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust and other public libraries throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

CONTACT: (508) 696-4211, vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org

LOCATION: Zoom via Groton Public Library