Brass Hilt Dirk

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Battara

What I meant was it is not necessary for an African attribute.

Many world cultures hold similar structures in beliefs symbols, and artwork. These are not due to so much colonization as to similar archetypes in the mind of the human species, which transfer into cultures, symbols, and arts (according to Dr. Mircea Eliade).

This is an excellent point Jose, and I was remiss in not capitalizing on it!
In the study of symbolism and the use of various devices throughout human civilizations and from prehistoric times is well established. One of the best sources reflecting these theories is "Mind in the Cave", (2002) David Lewis-Williams, and describes these kinds of evolutions in symbolism.
Thank you for that suggestion.
Regarding the Celtic circles, it seems those were entwined in that material culture, but I surely cannot speak with authority, many possibilities.

All best regards
Jim