Original Oil Painting of Trade between groups in the Ghana Empire

Description: This original oil painting depicts a scene of trade between different groups in the Ghana Empire, showcasing the hustle and bustle of the marketplace. The artist has realistically captured the features of the traders, their camels, and the goods they are exchanging. The painting is on art board, unframed, and measures 11 inches in length and 9 inches in height.The theme of the painting revolves around the gold trade, exploration, and the Ghana Empire in West Africa. It was produced in 2006 and is an original piece. The painting is done in a realistic style, using oil painting as the production technique. The Ghana Empire flourished in West Africa from at least the 6th to 13th century CE. Not connected geographically to the modern state of Ghana, the Ghana Empire was located in the western Sudan savannah region (modern southern Mauritania and Mali) sandwiched between the Sahara desert to the north and the rainforests to the south.Trade in the Ghana Empire was facilitated by the abundance of iron, copper, gold, and ivory and easy access to the Niger and Senegal Rivers and their tributaries. The Ghana kings, residing in the capital at Koumbi Saleh, grew immensely rich, building up stockpiles of the gold nuggets only they were permitted to possess. Consequently, the reputation of Ghana spread to North Africa and Europe, where it was described as a fabulous land of gold. The Ghana Empire crumbled from the 12th century CE following drought, civil wars, the opening up of trade routes elsewhere, and the rise of the Sosso Kingdom (c. 1180-1235 CE) and then the Mali Empire (1240-1645 CE).This little painting is roughly 9" h x 11" w

Price: 90 USD

Location: Orlando, Florida

End Time: 2024-10-08T14:49:57.000Z

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