The story of warrior Dewa Mano written in verse. 44 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; covered by Chinese paper; written by marker on Chinese paper; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 26.4cm x 22.2cm. A page is blank (044). The condition of the manuscript is deteriorating.
Cham manuscripts written or collected by Mr. Ba Dai Long, from Van Lam Village
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13 Cham manuscripts, paper, originally belonged to Mr. Ba Dai Long. Subjects include: religious ceremonies, fortune telling, the words make hrei, legend, calendar. Manuscripts were collected for research purposes by Mr. Thanh Phan. 13 manuscripts of handmade paper, handwritten text. Manuscript...
Tables and diagrams on how to calculate Cham calendar. 2 pages. Cham manuscript is a large paper page; written in Cham ink and ballpoint pen on cement paper which is sticked doubly; Akhar Thrah, Arabic and Vietnamese script. Size: 74cm x 46.5cm. The condition of the manuscript is fair.
Social issues poem. 46 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; covered by cement paper; written in Cham ink on cement paper; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 24.5cm x 19cm. A page is blank (048). The condition of the manuscript is fair.
Stories about deities in Bani religion. This manuscript is often used for teaching in the temples during Ramadan month. 72 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; covered by cement paper; written in Cham ink on cement paper; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 24cm x 17cm. A pages is blank (074). The c...
Instructions for finding fair dates to build a house; discussions on the compatibility of the five natural elements; the relationships among the five elements and the twelve zodiac animals; physiognomy. 54 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; covered by cement paper; written in Cham ink on...
Barana poem. 10 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; covered by cement paper; written in Cham ink on cement paper; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 22cm x 16.5cm. The condition of the manuscript is fair.
The recognition of Bani deity, incantations, prayers
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Meaning of Bani deities names; incantations to read in the temples; talismans for body protection, buffalo raising, illness treatment.; prayers read by the dignitaries when spreading the ceremonial mat, using the ceremonial tray. 50 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; covered by cement pa...
Instructions based on the Cham calendar to predict events that will occur in the year (weather, illness). Other parts give instructions for making talismans dealing with love affairs between men and women. 62 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; covered by cement paper; written by marker a...
Stories about deities of the Bani religion. This manuscript is often used for teaching in the temples during Ramadan month. 78 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; covered by cement paper; written in Cham ink on cement paper; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 29cm x 21.5cm. These pages are blank (...