id request marking on touareg sword

[Iain]

Hi Dom,

They are indeed a fascinating people. I have wanted to make a trip in the western Sahel regions but sadly the current geopolitical situation from Mali through Niger and North Nigeria make this not a great idea right now.

Some of the cultural traits you mentioned among the Tuareg, like the position of women, also occur in neighboring groups like the Fulani. Probably the most documented being the ritual for young men of the Wodaabe including elaborate face makeup.

Very interesting to hear you spent time in those regions. I always love hearing stories about these groups from people that traveled and met them.

[Dom]

Originally Posted by Iain

I have wanted to make a trip in the western Sahel regions but sadly the current geopolitical situation from Mali through Niger and North Nigeria make this not a great idea right now.

Hello Iain
for present time, just forget it ...
previously, a war has to pass over, to clean all the dust over there ...
then, may be later ...
but not before at least 2 to 3 years, at the best

let's hope for the best, specially for the civilians, not engaged in political protestation, or religious fights,
but who any way, will have to pay the expensive price, to be there

all the best

à +

Dom