Sierra Leone Heritage

Sande society dancers, Tuiyor, Fiama Chiefdom, Kono District

Mural depicting Manga Sewa, Falaba, Solimana Chiefdom, Koinadugu District

Ruins of the 'slave fort' on Bunce Island in the Sierra Leone River

Ndoli jowei and elders, Moyambawo, Kori Chiefdom, Moyamba District

Plantain Island, site of slave barracoons associated with John Newton, author of 'Amazing Grace'

Members of the Firestone community, Mountain Cut, Freetown

Mathoma masquerade, National Dance Troupe of Sierra Leone

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Scraper

A scraper, made from a piece of hard stone. A series of small flakes have been removed from two sides to create sharp edges.

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Mende funeral song

Ethnomusicological sound recording made by Cootje van Oven. Mende funeral song for Chief, accompanied by four kogilii and two metal basins hit with st...

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Mende funeral song