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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Carved Figure in World War One Uniform

A carved, wooden figure, representing a soldier wearing the uniform as worn by Sierra Leone troops who fought in the first World War. The uniform incl...

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Mende song

Ethnomusicological sound recording made by Cootje van Oven. Mende song accompanied by the accordion (button-keyed). The meaning of the song is: "Walki...

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