Nafali Headdress

The headdress of a Nafali costume. The Nafali (Jamonog) is associated with the Mende male Poro Society. It often comes out together with the Goboi, acting as an attendant, or forerunner; it has the ability to control the Goboi. This costume was used during Christmas and New Year in 1963.

Further Information

Type: Masks, headdresses
Object: Nafali Headdress
Materials: Textile, Glass
Culture Group: Mende
Dimensions: Unknown
Production Date: 1963
Associated Places: Moyamba (Place Made)
Associated People: Joseph Mattia (Maker), Joseph Patrick Mambu (Maker), Patrick Mambu (Maker), Borbor A. Kamara (Maker), Prince S. Samba (Maker)
Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
Accession Number: SLNM.1964.05.01A