Digital images of mansucripts created and received by Nji Ngaput, the son of King Ibrahim Njoya, and an Isalmic scholar, trader and artist. The manuscripts include writings on Islamic teachings and traditions, Bamum history, calendars, correspondence, and Bamum art, dated c 1940-1965.
Leaf of Islamic Teaching regarding God who sent the Angel to the Prophet, along with an inventory of the characters of Akauku Mfemfe
Scope & Content:
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 22.2cm x 27.1cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments: The document contains designs. These documents had been written by the original NJI NGÂPUT, who was an artist.
Additional Prayer to be made after the obligatory one in the Islamic faith, followed by a speech of God reported by Muhammad (the Prophet of God) and Gabriela (the Angel of God)
Historical Notes on the Angel Gabriel and the Bamum Dynasty beginning from King Nchare to Sultan Seidou NjiMoluh
Scope & Content:
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 22.2cm x 16.2cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Fair; Comments: includes designs, such as the Islamic star and crescent moon