Sierra Leone Gallery

Moyamba, Sierra Leone, Madam Yoko, Chiefs, Colonial Officers

At Moyamba, the capital and largest city of Moyamba District, in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone ('Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate - British colonial administration) - D.C. & Agents of the B. C. G. Association pictured with Madam Yoko (or Mammy Yoko) (circa 18491906), the leader of the Mende people in Sierra Leone, and other chiefs with their friends.
1906

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Sierra Leone - Gbangbama Devils (Native Jesters)

Sierra Leone - Gbangbama Devils (Native Jesters). Sierra Leone has a rich cultural history, with a strong presence of traditional local mascots, who (to this day) appear in the form of devils. These devils are often highly decorated and represent an important part of local traditional culture and society. Date: circa 1920s

Sierra Leone, West Africa - Husking of Rice pestle & mortar

Sierra Leone, West Africa - The husking of rice using a pestle and mortar - common traditional domestic scene of food preparation. Date: circa 1910s

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

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