These three pieces all have the same element on them. The difficulty is in the east Sahel where does Tuareg or Hausa or Fulani influence begin or end. I think modern borders are really quite meaningless in many cases. How many people were nomadic, semi nomadic and even settled people could well be in one area but be more related to groups in other areas far from them. These three items are surely linked.
I have been asked what my avatar is so here is a picture with this post. A cameo from the Austral or Cook Islands. Approx 55mm dia. I do not think it is a very old piece as it has some file marks but saying that it is not new either.
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