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Project / Collection Bamum script and archives project Container Reference (shelfmark) EAP051/1/1/3 Subject Bamun (African people)

1. EAP051/1/1/3/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/3/1
Title:
Calendar of 1929 [1929]
Scope & Content:
Leaves: 19; Pages: 38; Measurements: 8cm x 7cm; Dates 1929; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Brittle; tied with small rope; Comments: The calendar follows the modern seven day week calendar as opposed to the traditional Bamum calendar which has eight days in the week.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bamun
Date Range:
1929
Extent:
38 TIFF images Only have 20 images

2. EAP051/1/1/3/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP051/1/1/3/2
Title:
Traditional book and medicine bag, with designated space for ink container [early twentieth century]
Scope & Content:
Leaves:; Pages: 2 images for this item; Measurements: 30.5cm x 16.5cm; Dates early twentieth century; Script:; Condition: The traditional book bag and ink container belonged to the father of Nji Amza, whowas the direct son of King Njoya; sewn from animal skin and palm raffia
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Early 20th century
Extent:
2 TIFF images

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