Salaams ... and... a most interesting link from library on comparisons on the Kastane and Nimcha guards ... at
http://blade.japet.com/NIMCHA/N-protection.htm
At this point the Genie bottle seems to have its cork stuck however it is a perfect occasion to pause for a while to view the broad problems of consequences of trade and influence on
The Kastane before the advent of European ships into the region.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.