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Language Mandinka Material Type Archives and Manuscripts

141. EAP1042/41/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/41/4
Title:
Collection of Bilingual Texts II
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Kandoolu Kitaaboolu II. Contains a bilingual Arabic-Mandinka Ajami collection of manuscripts, which includes original and new copies. It contains formulas and incantation techniques for medicinal purposes, good luck, protection, and invisibility. Dual literacy in classical...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
33 TIFF images

142. EAP1042/42

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/42
Title:
Malang Kouyate Manuscript Collection
Scope & Content:
Kouyate’s collection contains: old manuscripts written in classical Arabic in prose and poetry, manuscripts in Arabic with glosses in Arabic, Soninke, and Mandinka, Mandinka Ajami texts, and bilingual Arabic-Mandinka documents. The manuscripts deal with various religious and secular subjects. Du...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, Mandinka, and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
183 TIFF images

143. EAP1042/42/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/42/1
Title:
Collection of Bilingual Texts
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Kandoolu Kitaaboolu. The collection contains several old manuscripts. Most of the manuscripts are written in classical Arabic. They are written in prose and poetry. Some are copies of the original works by important Muslim scholars dealing with religious subjects. Others h...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, Mandinka, and Soninke
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
103 TIFF images

144. EAP1042/42/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/42/3
Title:
New Manuscript
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Kitaabu Kutoo. An new Arabic-Mandinka Ajami bilingual text, which includes various types of prayers and the number of times to recite them as well as formulas to address local social preoccupations, including how to be wealthy and famous. While the prayers and formulas are...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic and Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
21 TIFF images

145. EAP1042/43

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/43
Title:
Mamadou Biaye Manuscript Collection
Scope & Content:
A collection of documents, which reflect some of the local preoccupations in Mandinka communities of Casamance. They deal with different divination techniques using astrological signs and names of Islamic figures to predict people's future, diagnose their problems, and provide solutions to their...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
167 TIFF images

146. EAP1042/43/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/43/1
Title:
Divination I
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Ramuloo I. The manuscript is a copy from the original document written by Saloum Yaffa. It deals with divination techniques (including astrological signs) used to identify people's problems and to find appropriate solutions. The techniques in the document are also used to ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
57 TIFF images

147. EAP1042/43/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/43/2
Title:
Divination II
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Ramuloo II. The manuscript is a copy from the original document written by Saloum Yaffa. It deals with divination techniques (including astrological signs) used to identify people's problems and to address their preoccupations, including fame and dealing with enemies. The ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
37 TIFF images

148. EAP1042/43/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/43/3
Title:
A Special Divination Technique
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Liifoo. The manuscript is a copy from the original document written by Saloum Yaffa. It is called Liifoo in Mandinka by its owner and deals with techniques of incantation and divination that local marabouts (local religious leaders and healers) use to find specific solutio...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
6 TIFF images

149. EAP1042/43/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/43/4
Title:
Divination and Special Prayers
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Jajimoo aniŋ Duwaaraŋ Kummaayariŋo. The manuscript is a copy from the original document written by Saloum Yaffa. It deals with techniques used to address people's social problems. The techniques include divination to identify people's specific concerns and finding appropri...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
24 TIFF images

150. EAP1042/43/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/43/5
Title:
Addressing Local Health Issues and Protection
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Jankaroolu Jaarariŋo aniŋ Tankandiro. Contains a collection of 15 ephemeral texts primarily written in Mandinka Ajami with some figures, recipes, and litanies in Arabic. They are copied from the original documents by Saloum Yaffa. The documents deal with various treatments...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
43 TIFF images