Limba Cap

This cotton cap is thought to protect the wearer from harm by making him invisible, used by warriors. A line of eight cowrie shells are sewn along the ridge, and it is ringed with strands of red, and white, beads. It is lined with brown sacking .

Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms, Costume, dress
  • Object: Limba Cap
  • Materials: Textile, Shell, Leather, animal skin
  • Culture Group: Limba
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1973
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Mr. A.B. Sesay, Freetown (Trader)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1973.02.01

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