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Posted by ait ouakli on May 24, 2014 at 2:09pm

takuba, tuareg neothelic knife,dogon amulett,chawi/oulad nail bracelets,kabyl/ouladnail/chawi fibulas

Thelma May 25, 2014 at 11:10am

Ait, what is the leather and metal pouch that lies against the sword? Is it a gris-gris? It looks as if it has something inside.
ait ouakli May 25, 2014 at 12:56pm

thelma, yes it is an amulet or gris-gris as you wrote :-)

i know themas dogon,sometimes fulani use the same. it is definetly from Mali. the caravane man comes from there.

if there is something inside, i have no idea, i ll open it and answer you
Patricia Deany May 25, 2014 at 12:58pm

Are the gris gris part of the sword?
ait ouakli May 25, 2014 at 1:01pm

no, patti not part of the sword

the amulet is not tuareg
Patricia Deany May 25, 2014 at 1:14pm

I don't know if I am referring to the right things. I see two engraved leather pieces which end in metal rings. Are those gris gris and are those dogan?
ait ouakli May 25, 2014 at 1:22pm

ah, now i undestand. no, the leather you are talking about is a part of the sword hanging system.
Betty May 25, 2014 at 1:24pm

I love the intricate leather work!