Kamajor Cap

This is a cap, thought to have been worn by Kamajors, or Civil Defence Force, during the civil war. It is made from coarsely woven material and attached to it are a number of rectangular packages, bound in multi-coloured string. These are known ad sebe. or sebbeh, and are likely to contain Qur anic texts. It is also decorated with cowrie shells and fringing. This cap a powerful object, thought to have protective properties.

Further Information

  • Type: Costume, dress, Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Kamajor Cap
  • Materials: Textile, Shell, Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Mende, Temne
  • Dimensions: 340mm (H), 940mm (C)
  • Production Date: Pre 2011
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Unknown
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.2011.010.11

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