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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