Sierra Leone
Connected to...
Sword (weapons: edged)
Figure (art)
Fish trap (traps (hunting, fishing & trapping))
Bead (adornment)
Bead (adornment)
Hammocks
Lid (containers)
Basket (containers); bowl (containers)
Hoe
Metal bar
Kissi-penny
Textile (function unknown); textile
Kissi-penny
Hammock
Brush (general & multipurpose)
Brush (general & multipurpose)
Brush (general & multipurpose)
Warp spacers; textile
Purses (clothing: accessories)
Purses (clothing: accessories)
Pouch (containers)
Bracelet (arm ornaments)
Walking stick
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Hammock
Dance clothing
Dance clothing
Dance accessory
Dance clothing
Dance clothing
Mancala board; mancala pieces
Textile (function unknown)
Textile (function unknown); textile
Textile; textile (function unknown)
Textile (function unknown); textile
Textile (function unknown); textile
Textile (function unknown); textile
Textile; textile (function unknown)
Textile (function unknown); textile
Textile (function unknown); textile
Textile (function unknown); textile
Textile; textile (function unknown)
Textile (function unknown); textile
Textile (function unknown); textile
Hanging (art); textile
Hanging (art); textile
Samples (textileworking: dyeing & printing)
Mask
Fetish object
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Collection Information
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