The shape of Turkic metal tūmars is different: cylindrical, triangular and rectangular. They were worn on the chest by children and young girls. They were considered the strongest protection against “evil” forces. With the advent of Islam, inscriptions from the Koran were written on them.
Inside the amulet were used magical herbs, salt, etc., which people believed strengthened their protective function. The most popular amulet is a triangular tumar (pointing upwards), which symbolises the world mountain.
