The term has Phoenician and Greek origins.
Since 11th Century the term Maure is used for the symbol of an African head or anything which is black and represents Africa.
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Maure in Corsica's Coat-of-Arms
According to AUF, in Corsica a female Maure was used since 1281. Also used during the struggle for independence in 1736 and in Corsican currency.