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Production of an Amulet by Oumarou Illo
Sorobango (a village near Bondoukou)

The area in Malam Oumarou Illo's room where he produces amulets --
books, gourds, and other paraphernalia used in amulet production. |
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A commercially printed "sandal amulet"
that Oumarou will fold for inclusion in
the talisman.
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Folded, inscribed sheets of paper used in amulet. |
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Inscribed sheets of paper, and other "medicines", placed inside a
half-gourd. This will be wrapped with a decorative yarn covering. |
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Completed amulet. |
Production of Amulets by: Kunandi Watara . Abdoulaye Alhadi . Ya Sin Abdoulaye . Oumarou Illo
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