Category Archives: Liberian Studies Journal

Three obituaries: Mohammed Alpha Bah, Igolima Amachree and Svend Holsoe

Posted on 15 May 2017 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Within ten days, three eminent scholars have passed away. The three esteemed long-time researchers and writers are Mohammed Alpha Bah, Ogolima Amachree and Svend Holsoe. Their contribution to ‘Liberia’ can hardly be underestimated. To commemorate them I have decided to … Continue reading →

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Liberia’s national symbols (cont’d)

Posted on 30 June 2015 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

On May 31, I raised the question ‘Liberia’s national symbols – what happened to the national debate?’. Now, a month later, I must confess that I am inclined to answer this question with the tentative conclusion: ‘Liberians are not interested’. … Continue reading →

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The mystery of the Kru or Grebo rings – Part II

Posted on 25 April 2014 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

In my April 7 post I drew attention to the lost history of the Kru or Grebo rings (‘nitien‘) that originate from eastern Liberia and, probably, from the adjacent western region of Ivory Coast though no such cases have ever … Continue reading →

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The mystery of the Kru or Grebo rings – Part I

Posted on 7 April 2014 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

The Kru speaking peoples of eastern Liberia The official number of tribes in Liberia is 16 but an estimated 31 different languages are spoken in the country. They usually are subdivided into three language groups: the West Atlantic or Mel … Continue reading →

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