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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Spear Sheath

A spear with an iron pointed blade. The spear shaft has been bound in bands of fur, and red and beige leather. It has a cloth and hide spear sheath.

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Yalunka song

Ethnomusicological sound recording made by Cootje van Oven. Yalunka song, accompanied by four balangi and one kariyana. The four balangi are pictured...

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