On Mon, 16 Aug 2004 06:45:28 -0700, "none" wrote:

So far there are many hypotheses, but no evidence.

Is there not anyone living in Africa, who personally knows a vendor or two,
who can find out?

The reason I persist is the answer(s) will be in a travelogue that may be
published.

If you ask vendors, you will be told stories, but not
necessarily the truth.

Hans-Georg

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