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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Hoe

A hoe, used for breaking up the earth in preparation for planting. This particular example is said to have been used in the cultivation of groundnuts.

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Temne song, accompanied by handclapping

Ethnomusicological sound recording made by Cootje van Oven. Temne song, accompanied by handclapping. A man is shouting during this song, but it is not...

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Temne song, accompanied by handclapping