Paper short abstract:

The history of Mossuril is a mosaic of events that, over the centuries, have shaped the identity and culture of that coastal community. Among several events, slavery continues to profoundly influence the life and cultural expression of the people of Mossuril.

Paper long abstract:

The history of Mossuril is a mosaic of events that, over the centuries, have shaped the identity and culture of that coastal community. Among several events, slavery continues to profoundly influence the life and cultural expression of the people of Mossuril. This research seeks to uncover and understand the representations of slavery in the art and culture of this community, exploring the ways in which these artistic expressions are intertwined with the preservation of historical memory and the construction of local identity.

Slavery as an institution left scars that endure in collective narratives, cultural artifacts and traditions passed down through the generations. Mossuril, like many other communities, carries with it not only the painful legacy of slavery, but also the richness of its own cultural responses to that legacy. Without taking for granted the role of the Slavery, this paper relies on literature review, oral accounts and archival research to analyze the contribution of the Indian Ocean routes to the art and culture roles in this intergenerational dialog, providing not only artistic expression, but also a means of transmitting the complexity of past experience.

In this context, this research aims to uncover the multiple layers that make up representations of slavery in Mossuril by exploring paintings, sculptures, music, dance and other cultural manifestations. This analysis will also pay attention to contemporary representations, recognizing the evolving dynamics of cultural dialogue.

Keywords: Indian Ocean; Representations of Slavery, African Identities.