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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Sowei Mask

This is a representation of a sowei mask, though it is likely to have been made for sale, rather than for use. It shows no signs of use and is too nar...

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Fula Bow music

Ethnomusicological sound recording made by Cootje van Oven. Four tunes played on an ordinary hunting bow. Measurements: free length of string 22", len...

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