Arabic script talisman dealing with Islamic mysticism, with notes in Akauku Mfemfe.
Scope & Content:
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 10.2cm x 8.4cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Arabic script in Hausa ink with Akauku mfemfe in pencil; Condition: Good; Comments: The numeral “8” at the top of the page in blue ink was added, unfortunately, on theeve of transfer by someone from the donor’s family.
Envelope addressed to Nji Mama in Foumban from Douala [28 Feb 1933]
Scope & Content:
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 14.3cm x 11.3cm; Dates 28 February 1933; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and Arabic script in pencil; Condition: Good; Comments: Includes three stamps
Record of Tontine with names of members with unidentified writing in Arabic
Scope & Content:
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 20cm x 16cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and Arabic script; Condition: Poor; page torn; Comments: A “tontine” or “njangui” is a community savings organization
Arabic script “Arcana” with its instructions in Bamum script for reducing painful ovulations suffered by young women along; also a remedy to protect against stomach worms through scarification
Scope & Content:
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 18cm x 10cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe in pencil and Arabic script in black pen; Condition: Good; Comments:
Letter from Awawu KPÙMIÈ (a woman) about MAMBOUNE, daughter of NSANGOU; also verse from Qur'an
Scope & Content:
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 21cm x 13cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and Arabic script; Condition: Good; Comments: The author urges that Mamboune should address her bad behavior.
Arabic script talisman and esoteric characters with notes in Akauku Mfemfe. The document dealswith medicines for women’s health and protection against witchcraft
Scope & Content:
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 13.8cm x 10.6cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Arabic script and esoteric characters in Hausa ink with Akauku mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments: