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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Seated Female Figure

A carved, wooden, female figure, seated on a round stool. She is holding a bowl with both hands, and has a segmented neck.

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Temne song

Ethnomusicological sound recording made by Cootje van Oven. Temne song, accompanied by handclapping. The meaning of the song is: "I have wanted to mar...

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Temne song