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.

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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

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