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Language Chamic Subject Commerce Level [40] File

1. EAP1005/2/20

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1005/2/20
Title:
Mantras for cremation and other tasks
Scope & Content:
The manuscript includes mantras and explanations for cremation ceremonies; the story about Nabi Muhammat; selecting days for business and for buidling cattle sheds. 100 pages. Cham manuscript, bound as a book with threads, fabric cover, written in Cham ink on Chinese paper folded in half, Akha...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Chamic
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
104 TIFF images

2. EAP1005/22/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1005/22/2
Title:
Fortune telling related to furniture, assets
Scope & Content:
Fortune telling related to purchasing furniture and other personal assets, for relocating lost items, and finding fair hours of the day. 14 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; cover using handmade paper; written in Chinese ink on Chinese paper folded in half; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 26c...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chamic
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
14 TIFF images

3. EAP1005/26/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1005/26/1
Title:
fortune telling; paper talisman drawing for house construction
Scope & Content:
The manuscript is used by fortune tellers to consider if the house owner does well in his business, if he and his wife live in concord; the other part gives instructions for drawing charms on the foundation when building a house. 38 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; no covers; written i...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chamic
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
40 TIFF images

4. EAP1005/27/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1005/27/9
Title:
Incantations used by shamans
Scope & Content:
Incantations used by shamans to make harmful charms (to drive people crazy); the learning of the element of each deity (Nabi Jawet represents wood, Nabi Ahier represents fire, Nabi Hairit represents water.); offering mantras when sitting in front of a bowl of fire (daa pangin apuei); incantation...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chamic
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
58 TIFF images