Gbangbani Cap

This is a conical cap, worn by members of the Gbangbani society. Its is made for country cloth, and decorated with cowrie shells sewn around the edge. It also has a small leather sebe or amulet sewn onto each side. These are likely to contain magical Qur anic texts. The Gbangbani society is a predominantly male society in Limba and Loko areas.

Further Information

• Type: Costume, dress, Religious/ritual equipment, charms
• Object: Gbangbani Cap
• Materials: Textile, Shell
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1974
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Alhaji Turay (Seller)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1974.01.07

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