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Erik Zou

Erik Zou is a Humanities Fellow at Dumbarton Oaks and the National Gallery of Art. He graduated from Harvard University with a joint degree in Art History and Statistics and a minor in Economics.

Foliage of Acacia Senegal (Senegalia Senegal).

Acacia: A Legacy of Artistry and Extraction

The thorny Acacia tree produces gum arabic, a versatile substance that’s been driving global trade for centuries.