Namba (clothing)

For the district in Japan, see Namba.

A nambas is a traditional penis sheath from Vanuatu.[1] Namba are wrapped around the penis of the wearer, sometimes as their only clothing.[2] Two tribes on Malakula, the Big Nambas and the Smol (Small) Nambas, are named for the size of their nambas.[3]

Nambas are characteristic of central Vanuatu. In northern islands, long mats wrapped around the waist are worn instead.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Bislama-English". Vanuatu Aelan Walkabaot. Wantok Environment Centre. http://www.positiveearth.org/bungalows/bislama-english.htm. Retrieved 2007-06-22. 
  2. ^ Tetlow, Miranda (2006-05-19). "High and mighty". The Australian online (News Limited). http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19292339-5001506,00.html. Retrieved 2007-06-22. 
  3. ^ http://www.vanuatuparadise.com/NewFiles/anglais/iles/mallicolo_ang.html