On top of the drum is a stick shaped like a hammer, which is used to beat the drum. Various sounds are created by squeezing the arm on the ropes around the drum. If you want a louder sound, you squeeze harder on the ropes. The kpolui, which comes in various sizes, is played by holding the ropes at the top with one hand, holding the bottom of the kpolui with the other hand, and shaking it. The sounds from this instrument is closer to the guitar.
Picture above shows Liberian women dancing.
The indigenous-Liberian sword and saber above, is about 30 inches long, and was used in battles in times past. Both the sword and saber were manufactured locally with no foreign materials. At the right hand side is the currency used by the indigenous people. Various denomination of the currency measured from 10 inches to 20 inches. In times past, it served as the medium of exchange and the store of value.