With West African origins, a ''Gris Gris'' is a type of Talisman worn to protect One from Evil or to influence Events. Made from leather and normally worn around the neck, The Gris Gris is in essence a small satchel. ''Magic'' was placed inside The Gris Gris. When elements of The African Religion came to Haiti in the 18th Century AD with The Slaves, they adapted The Gris Gris to include written prayers and invocations folded inside. This created powerful ''Juju'' (Magic) for the wearer. It was also common for once a wearer of The Gris Gris died, His or Her satchel was placed on the outside of a Tomb or suspended from a Grave Marker. This too was helped to keep Evil Spirits from ''invading'' The Grave or Corpse itself. The Practice is still followed by Followers of Voodoo.