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201. EAP1042/58/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/58/1
Title:
Divination on Paper
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Jajimo Ramuloo. The manuscript deals with divination techniques using a sheet of paper. This method of divination is part of Khatt al-Raml in Arabic, which is a very old and popular tradition in Mandinka communities. The divination techniques include utilizing astrological...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
8 TIFF images

202. EAP1042/58/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/58/2
Title:
Divination on Sand
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Keño Ramuloo. The manuscript deals with divination techniques using sand. This form of divination is part of Khatt al-Raml in Arabic, which is very old and popular in Mandinka communities. The techniques include interpretations of sixteen signs to identify people’s problem...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
24 TIFF images

203. EAP1042/58/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1042/58/3
Title:
The Book Began
Scope & Content:
Transliterated title: Kitaaboo Foloota. The document is a Mandinka Ajami poem titled Kitaaboo Foloota (English: The Book Began), which alludes to the beginning of the Quran. This poem praises God and Prophet Muḥammad and teaches tawḥid (English: oneness of God). It was copied by the owner’s fat...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Mandinka
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
14 TIFF images