Bellows

This is a pair of wooden bellows, previously used by a blacksmith called Pa Feku, from Makoma Village near Makeni. Bellows are used to blow pressurised air into a fire to keep it going.

Further Information

  • Type: Tools, implements
  • Object: Bellows
  • Materials: Wood, Metal
  • Culture Group: Loko
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1970
  • Associated Places: Makoma Village, Bombali District (Place colelcted)
  • Associated People: Mr. Sesay,Freetown (Trader); Pa Feku (Previous owner)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1970.15.15

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