AP African American Studies Resource Archive | Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

A white angel with brown hair and a white robe and holding a staff in his left hand speaking to a white woman, her right arm outstretched, and her left hand turning the page of a book. A dove is surrounded by a halo above them. Below both of them is a textile created in Kongo.

Textiles in the Kingdom of Kongo

with John K. Thornton

Learn more about the development of textiles in Kongo.

Video

Map of West and North Africa along the Mediterranean coast, with trade routes and kingdoms noted through illustrations.

The Catalan Atlas

1375

View a Euro-centric impression of Africa, including the ruler Mansa Musa, through this map and essay.

Work of Art