Mandingo Sandal

One of a pair of Mandingo leather sandals, missing the top strap. They have thick layered leather soles. Originally, they also bore a leather strap with a button covered in woven grass, and came with a bag. Mandingo was a term often used in the 19th century to refer to Muslim elites in the north of Sierra Leone.

Further Information

• Type: Costume, dress
• Object: Mandingo Sandal
• Materials: Leather, animal skin
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 240mm [L] x 90mm [W] x 20mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1950
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: E. A. Bannerman-Phillips
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1950.44.4

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