The court of the king of Cape de Lopo Gonsalves Description of the gold coasts of Guinea (series title); Left life at the court. The women sit outside and braid mats and take care of the children. On the right you can see the king's house. It is made from banana trees; the roof is from banana leaves. Two westerners are visiting the king.; Africans (anthropological characteristics emphasized); king; family of a ruler; and court; Gold Coast; Johann Theodor de Bry; 1602; paper; letterpress printing; h 218 mm x w 223 mm h 145 mm x w 215 mm