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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Raffia Hat

A hat, made from coiled grass, or raffia. It has a wide brim, decorated with dark brown stripes. The crown is wrapped in a thick bundle of raffia.

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Yalunka song

Ethnomusicological sound recording made by Cootje van Oven. Yalunka song, accompanied by the kondene and handclapping. The photograph features dancers...

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Yalunka song