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  zhanna grace townend November 23, 2016 at 1:03am

  hello, this is a very special kitab, very very rare, its age is borne out by the work that has gone into it, it would be interesting to know what the makeup of the metals are within it, would you mind to PM me with the price if it is for sale? thanks a lot, regards, zhanna
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  Betty November 23, 2016 at 8:03pm

  An very interesting piece indeed; very "steampunk" if I may say so (no insult intended at all): I am no expert at all when it comes to Tuareg and related pieces, but it's interesting to see Mauritanian influences hear - or am I imaging this? 
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  zhanna grace townend November 24, 2016 at 12:50am

  Hello Betty, I would say that it is line ball as to whether the colour comes from a Mauritanian influence or not, which way or other would decide the age of the piece as the two tribal groupings only mixed in more recent years, but you have a very valid point, kindest regards, also the make up of the metals is important, kindest regards, zhanna
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  Timbuktu gallery November 27, 2016 at 9:23pm

  Thank you so much Zhanna, it came from a private French collection.  The man said he purchased it himself in Timbuktu, he also said it was the only one like it that he had in his collection so was really please to have found it.  best wishes, Ursula 
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  zhanna grace townend November 30, 2016 at 6:18am

  hi Ursula, so the facts bear it out, it is indeed a very special piece, considerably rare, best wishes, zhanna