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Old 29th November 2011, 01:03 AM   #20
Jim McDougall
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Originally Posted by stephen wood
...could the quite calligraphic lion refer to Ali?

These stylized lions are taken from certain mid 19th century Solingen markings and as perceived tribally were seen as representing a brave warrior, much as various markings meanings were adopted and transcribed into thier symbolism. These markings also seen in Saharan takouba.
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