2Vintage Budweiser Great Kings of Africa Posters Menelik II Askia Muhammed Toure For Sale

Vintage pair of Budweiser Great Kings of Africa posters featuring Menelik II, King of Kings of Abyssinia, and Askia Muhammed Toure, King of Songhay. These educational prints were part of a renowned series commissioned by Anheuser-Busch to celebrate African history and heritage, featuring artwork by noted Black artists like Don Miller and Leo & Diane Dillon. Each poster includes a detailed biographical summary of the ruler's achievements and historical significance. These lithographs serve as both vibrant pieces of cultural decor and significant artifacts of 20th-century corporate-sponsored Black history education. The prints show some signs of age, including light edge wear and minor pinholes in the corners from previous display.