Men arranging the warp for weaving . The Mendi loom produces a very long, narrow web, which is cut into suitable lengths and stitched together to form a cloth of the desired width. Hunting is carried out with traps, snares, hunting nets, or harpoon-like throwing sticks. A few men own guns and live from the proceeds of selling game. Weaving is considered men's work in the Sherbro area, whereas preparing and spinning cotton is the work of women.
Salt is also prepared and used as an export commodity.