
Description
Monomotapa et la Cafrerie' (De L'Afrique). The map extends from a line across Africa from the Congo - southwards to the Cape of Good Hope. The Kingdom of Mutapa, sometimes referred to as the Mutapa Empire (Shona: Wene we Mutapa; Portuguese: Monomotapa) was a Shona kingdom which stretched between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers of southern Africa in the modern states of Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Its founders are probably culturally and politically related to the builders who constructed Great Zimbabwe. by Mallet, Allain Manesson. Published 1683. Original 17th century copperplate map. Size 13 x 21 cm | 5.0 x 8.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side. Tags: Cafrerie, Kaffraria, Monomotapa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe + Description de l'Univers, Zimbabwe + Mallet, Zimbabwe + Mallet + Description de l'Univers, Zimbabwe + Mallet Allain Manesson
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SOUTHERN AFRICA Monomotapa (Mutapa Kingdom) Cafrerie (Kaffraria) MALLET 1683 map
Estimate $60-$70
Starting Price
$30
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Feb 12, 2026 2:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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