The jinns are supernatural creatures who can take on any appearance they like, be it animal or human. They live in the baobabs. See also Guy*.

A kitchen utensil made from calabash, used in virtually all Senegalese households. It embodies abundance in the homes that own it, referring to the tr...

Etufen, a word in Diola (an ethnic group in southern Senegal) that refers to a calabash gourd that hangs from a palm tree. It is used to harvest palm ...

A traditional Diola musical instrument used only for youth festivals.

Étaan, a word in Diola (an ethnic group in southern Senegal) that refers to a pottery pot used exclusively for cooking sauce. Another example is Kabal...

Ejunk, a word in Diola (an ethnic group in southern Senegal) that refers to a pottery container used to keep palm wine cool. It has a mystical dimensi...

A traditional Diola pot made of pottery. It is used only to cook white rice.

Egute, a word in Diola (an ethnic group in southern Senegal) that refers to a pottery jug with two openings used to store water or wine.

Élumba, a word in Diola (an ethnic group in southern Senegal) that refers to a pottery jug with two openings used to store water or wine.

The traditional bucket of the Diola People community. It is also used as a safe to keep money and precious jewelry. A hole is dug somewhere in the roo...