Instructions for fortune telling. 41 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; cover using handmade paper; written in Chinese ink on Chinese paper folded in half; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 24cm x 13cm. The condition of the manuscript is deteriorating.
Ritual for the ill-fated deaths, how to become a shaman
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Mantras used by Gru Urang shamans to perform ritual for accidental death (death by tiger, lightning strike). Other contents describe ritual of asking for magic to become shamans (kadha tok gaol di tanai Po Gru ngan pak katuec). 84 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; fabric cover; written ...
Rituals for the ill-fated deaths, purification rituals
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The manuscript includes incantations used by Gru Urang dignitaries to perform rituals for the ill-fated death (accidental deaths); purification rituals for the misfortunes; incantations to tease tiger, to protect body when going far away. 20 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; no covers; ...
The legend of deities in Rija rite system (the clan offering dance ceremony). 62 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; cover using handmade paper; written in Chinese ink on Chinese paper folded in half; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 22cm x 20cm. Some pages were torn down in the lower corner. Th...
Instructions for fortune telling based on Cham Zodiac Calendar. 100 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; fabric cover; written in Chinese ink on Chinese paper which is sticked doubly; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 13.5cm x 13.5cm. 2 pages are blank (076, 077). The condition of the manuscript i...
A reference text on deteriorating and fair dates, talismans for house construction
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Instructions on finding fair and deteriorating dates for departure, offering ceremony performance, house construction. The other parts describe drawing talismans during house construction. 188 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; fabric cover; written by Chinese ink and ballpoint pen on Ch...
The teaching of Muk Thruh palei, purification rituals paper talismans
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Teaching and instructions of Muk Thruh palei to Cham women; mantras and instructions for performing purification rituals; shamans create talismans. 34 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; cover using handmade paper; written in Chinese ink on Chinese paper folded in half; Akhar Thrah script...
Exorcism, purification rituals, rituals for the ill-fated deaths
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Manuscript used by Gru Urang dignitaries for exorcism, purification rituals, and rituals for the ill-fated deaths. 78 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; no covers; some pages of first part and some pages of last part was lost; written in Chinese ink on Chinese paper which is sticked doub...
The manuscript includes charms and incantations used by shamans to create spells and amulets to expel evils and misfortuness; these spells and amulets allow the shamans to travel to cemeteries and other villages while not being harmed by evil forces. 32 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads;...
Incantations and instructions on how to protect one's body during daily activities (such as when sweeping a mat to sleep, washing hair, encountering deteriorating dreams, sexual activities, eating at Kinh's (Vietnamese) houses. 8 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; no covers; written in C...