Mansa Musa, Floyd Edwards, Spy Boy of the Golden Eagles
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Title
Mansa Musa, Floyd Edwards, Spy Boy of the Golden Eagles
Description
Suit with a breastplate and apron honoring the 14th-century ruler of the Islamic Mali Empire, Mansa Musa. He is in procession with the tribe’s Wild Man, Charlie Martin, on St. Joseph’s night. For African Americans, Islam has successfully addressed neglected issues and the intention in the suit is to convey this sentiment.
Creator
Photograph by Erika Goldring
Date
St. Joseph's Night 2019
Type
Still Image
Collection
Citation
Photograph by Erika Goldring, “Mansa Musa, Floyd Edwards, Spy Boy of the Golden Eagles,” Mystery in Motion | Louisiana State Museum, accessed December 5, 2023, http://mysteryinmotion.info/items/show/200.