Mali Empire and Djenne Figures

View Resource

Read the Fine Print

Subject:

Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

National Museum of African Art

Collection:

Smithsonian Institutions

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

Archeology offers the most tangible evidence of earlier civilizations. Although archeology has already provided invaluable information pertaining to the life styles and skills of the peoples from this region of West Africa, the archaeological record is still incomplete. The figurative sculptures featured in this resource furnish one part of the historical puzzle of this region. These handsome terracotta sculptures are from the Inland Niger Delta region near Djenne (pronounced JEH-nay; also spelled Jenne), one of several important trading cities that grew and developed during the Mali Empire.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Custom Permissions
Image files from the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) of the Smithsonian Institution (SI) are made available for noncommercial, personal or educational use only. Please see site for complete details.