Memories of the Slave Trade: Ritual and the Historical Imagination in Sierra Leone
Rosalind Shaw's Memories of the Slave Trade explores how rituals in Sierra Leone sustain the historical imagination of the slave trade era. The book uncovers the ways these practices link past traumas to contemporary cultural life, offering a nuanced view of memory and tradition in West Africa.
About This Book
In Memories of the Slave Trade, Rosalind Shaw examines the ritual practices that preserve and interpret the historical imagination surrounding the slave trade in Sierra Leone.
The book delves into how these rituals connect communities to their past, blending oral traditions with cultural performances.
Shaw's analysis highlights the role of historical memory in shaping social identities and communal narratives in the region.
Through ethnographic insights, the work illustrates the dynamic interplay between ritual and history in West African contexts.
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