Jobai Headdress

This is a Jobai headdress, typically made from a wicker frame, padded out with strips of cotton, and shiny cloth. It has a mirror, framed with thread, attached to one side, and three sticks protruding from the top. The Jobai is most commonly associated with Mende masquerades. The headdress is usually accompanied by long raffia cloak, covering the whole of the body.

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Further Information

• Type: Masks, headdresses
• Object: Jobai Headdress
• Materials: Wood, Vegetable, organic fibre, Glass, Textile
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 178mm [H]
• Production Date: Pre 1991
• Associated Places: Bo (Place collected)
• Associated People: Mrs. Barbara Harrell-Bond, Bo (Donor)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1991.01.07

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