The Manding sword, the Tuareg aljuinar and Omani curved kattara: Are they connected?

Edster · 4th April 2019, 06:35 PM

In line with Iain's comment, here's an excellent reference in West African hajj.

"The Hajj From West Africa From a Global Historical Perspective (19th and 20th Centuries)." African Diaspora 5:187-214. 2012.
Baz Lecocq

See pages 191-192 for 20th cent. long cycle pilgrimages w/labor migration and that during the 19th Cent. merchants, the wealthy, etc. were the primary pilgrims.

4th April 2019, 06:35 PM	#19
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 411	In line with Iain's comment, here's an excellent reference in West African hajj. "The Hajj From West Africa From a Global Historical Perspective (19th and 20th Centuries)." African Diaspora 5:187-214. 2012. Baz Lecocq See pages 191-192 for 20th cent. long cycle pilgrimages w/labor migration and that during the 19th Cent. merchants, the wealthy, etc. were the primary pilgrims.