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Husband and wife Saidi Oumba and Andi Ouhoulou are two of the most talented and creative inadan in the Aïr region of Niger. Saidi's creative
ideas for new jewelry and for jewelry derived from old styles equal his talent for working and engraving silver. Andi's discernment in selecting patterns and palettes to decorate leather bags and other objects has similarly brought her great distinction. Andi and Saidi are artful in their self-presentation and in the creation and fabrication of works in silver, gold, wood, leather and fiber. They use terms such as

Saidi Oumba and Andi Ouhoulou

Knife and sheath

Amulet

Bag (eljebira)