The little silver they have is converted by their own artists into rings.
Ben Alli.
[33]The dress of the people of Fullan (a country to the West of Cashna) resembles the cloth of which the plaids of the Scotch Highlanders are made.
Ben Alli.
[34]The goods imported by the Merchants of Fezzan, consist of
- Slaves—in which they have a great trade,
- Gold Dust,
- Ivory,
- Ostrich Feathers,
- Senna—which is brought from the neighbouring countries,
- European goods of various species, from Tripoli.
The goods exported from Fezzan, consist of the following European articles:
- Woollen Cloths,
- Linens of different Sorts,
- Gun Barrels,
- Gun and Pistol Locks,
- Small Shot,
- Ball,
- Iron Bars,
- Tin,
- Copper,
- Brass,
- Brass Dishes,
- Nails,
- Spices,
- Musk,
- Benzoin,
- Dying Wood,
- Allum,
- Tartar for Dying,
- Green Vitriol,
- Verdigrease,
- Brimstone,
- Looking-Glasses.
Ben Alli.
[35]Leo’s History of Africa, book 7th, pages 293 and 294. English edition.