The Catalan Atlas, created by the Jewish cartographer Abraham Cresques, offers us a fascinating glimpse into the perspectives of the mapmaker about Africa through it's detailed representation of Africa, showing not only its coastal locations but also the interior of the continent, which was quite rare for its time. What's really interesting is that it depicts Mansa Musa of Mali, highlighting the region's wealth due to its abundant gold reserves. The map also reflects the prevalence of Christianity versus Islam in different areas by showing crosses and onion domes, respectively. Moreover, it includes depictions of various African people, such as the Touareg nomad and the King of Mali, giving us a peek into the ethnic and political realities of the continent as understood by the mapmaker. The vibrant and colorful imagery on the map really brings to life the cultural and geographical knowledge of the 14th century. It's like taking a journey back in time to see how people viewed and understood Africa centuries ago!