I think the question of pommel - if it is made of solid material or stacked discs, is more regional matter than the matter of the age (solid pommel - southern Sahel region, like North Nigeria, Cameroon, discs - desert). But this seems so be desert/Touareg like, but solid at the same time - I mean quick method of production, simplification, newer item. Maybe I am oversimplifying and wrong. I would personaly be interested in Iainīs opinion.
Regards,
Martin
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