[131]There are several instances of this among the Northern Tuareg, as will be seen from the data contained in [Chap. XI.]
[132]Cf. Schirmer’s note in von Bary, op. cit., p. 184.
[133]Barth’s statement, op. cit., Vol. I. p. 237, that the Imghad are not allowed to carry arms is not substantiated: he seems at this point to have confused the Imghad with slaves.
[134]Cf. supra, [p. 134.] Von Bary, op. cit., p. 181, notes that the distinction between Imghad and Imajeghan among the Kel Owi seemed to have broken down. This is perhaps exaggerated, but interesting, as this division in a sense is the most modern in development in Air.
[135]Barth erroneously calls him the Astafidet.
[136]Cf. Badges of Office among Libyan rulers given by Bates, op. cit., p. 116.
[137]Von Bary, op. cit., pp. 172 and 188-9.
[138]By Jean, op. cit., p. 106.
[139]Cf. Bates, op. cit., pp. 112, 114-15.
[140]Ibn Batutah (ed. Soc. Asiatique), Vol. IV. pp. 388 and 443. Cf. also [Appendix IV.]