Hand of Fatima (rock formation)

For the religious charm also known as the "Hand of Fatima", see Hamsa.
Hand of Fatima
Gami Tondo, Needles of Gami
Highest point
Coordinates15°14′48″N 1°48′11″W / 15.246677°N 1.802920°W / 15.246677; -1.802920
Geography
Hand of Fatima is located in Mali
Hand of Fatima
Hand of Fatima
Location of the Hand of Fatima in Mali
LocationMopti Region, Mali

The Hand of Fatima, also called Gami Tondo, and the Needles of Gami (French: La Main de Fatima or Aiguilles de Gami)[1] is a rock formation in the Mopti Region of Mali near Hombori consisting of a number of sandstone pillars. The formation was named for its appearance of similarity to a human hand, particularly that of Muhammed's daughter,[1] which is a protective symbol in Islamic tradition known as the Hamsa.[2] The formation's "fingers" are named Kaga Pamari, Kaga Tondo, Wangel, Debridu, and Suri Tondo.[3]

  1. ^ a b Trillo, Richard; Hudgins, Jim (Jun 2, 2008). The Rough Guide to West Africa. London: Rough Guides.
  2. ^ González-Wippler, Migene (1991). The Complete Book of Amulets & Talismans. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications. p. 173. ISBN 978-0-87542-287-9.
  3. ^ Lambert, Erik (February 16, 2007). "NEW ROUTES ON THE HAND OF FATIMA". Alpinist. Archived from the original on January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.