The Sonoufo region around Korhogo might have the most interesting cultural sites to visit in the country. The fetish house, whose reed roof is redone every year and banco clay walls every 7 years, is one of the traditional spiritual centers. It had fresh clay figure and 2024 ornamentation year.
Main function is to think of a wish here: the goat and cattle skulls hanging next to the door are left from the meaty thank you gifts that the grateful patrons bring if their wish was fulfilled. Not bringing thank you payments is believed to cause bad karma.
The villagers at the house ask for 1000 FCFA to visit the village and permit photos, and expect about 1000 - 2000 more from international visitors. The modern mayor's office at the village entrance will ask for 2500 FCFA. A speaker of the local dialect is useful to understand any details and can be found at the mairie. Most visitors come with a guide from Korhogo to see this and other villages, which can be about 10 to 15 000 FCFA per day.