Hide Sandals

A pair of sandals, made from raw cow hide. The Sierra Leone National Museum notes that they were used to protect the feet when brushing the farm .

Further Information

  • Type: Costume, dress, Regalia
  • Object: Hide Sandals
  • Materials: Leather, animal skin
  • Culture Group: Limba
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1965
  • Associated Places: Kamakwie, Sela Limba Chiefdom (Place collected)
  • Associated People: Paramount Chief Kande Aluseini II
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1965.61.01

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