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EAP1042/43
- Record Id:
- 032-003460279
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003460279
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100085288890.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- EAP1042/43
- Title:
- Mamadou Biaye Manuscript Collection
- Scope & Content:
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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 concerns. Some manuscripts include special recipes for fame, success, protection against enemies, and treatments of various illnesses. The manuscripts are written in Mandinka Ajami with some figures and prayers in Arabic.
Extent and format of original material: 5 files.
Additional language information: Mandinka Ajami.
- Collection Area:
- Endangered Archives Programme
- Project / Collection:
- Mandinka Ajami Materials of Casamance, Senegal
- Hierarchy Tree:
- [{ "id" : "032-003460279", "parent" : "#", "text" : "EAP1042/43: Mamadou Biaye Manuscript Collection" },{ "id" : "040-003460280", "parent" : "032-003460279", "text" : "EAP1042/43/1: Divination I" },{ "id" : "040-003460281", "parent" : "032-003460279", "text" : "EAP1042/43/2: Divination II" },{ "id" : "040-003460282", "parent" : "032-003460279", "text" : "EAP1042/43/3: A Special Divination Technique" },{ "id" : "040-003460283", "parent" : "032-003460279", "text" : "EAP1042/43/4: Divination and Special Prayers" },{ "id" : "040-003460284", "parent" : "032-003460279", "text" : "EAP1042/43/5: Addressing Local Health Issues and Protection" }]
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003460279
- Is part of:
- not applicable
- Contains:
- EAP1042/43/1 : Divination I
EAP1042/43/2 : Divination II
EAP1042/43/3 : A Special Divination Technique
EAP1042/43/4 : Divination and Special Prayers
EAP1042/43/5 : Addressing Local Health Issues and Protection
Click here to View / search full list of parts of EAP1042/43 - Hierarchy:
- 032-003460279
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: EAP1042/43
- Record Type (Level):
- Fonds
- Extent:
- 167 TIFF images
- Digitised Content:
- https://eap.bl.uk/collection/EAP1042-43
- Thumbnail:
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- Languages:
- Mandinka
- Scripts:
- Arabic
- Start Date:
- 1900
- End Date:
- 1999
- Date Range:
- 20th century
- Era:
- CE
- Latitude (Decimal):
- 14.69103
- Longitude (Decimal):
- -17.47111
- Latitude (Degree):
- N 14°41’28”
- Longitude (Degree):
- W 17°28’16”
- Access:
-
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- User Conditions:
- Access is for research purposes only
- Custodial History:
- Material in this collection was created as part of the EAP1042 Digital Preservation of Mandinka Ajami Materials of Casamance, Senegal project.
- Source of Acquisition:
- Received from project holder Professor Fallou Ngom, July 2019 (accession record EAP1042/1)
- Arrangement:
- The material was digitised the way it was kept by the owner.
- Administrative Context:
- EAP1042/43 was funded by the Endangered Archives Programme. It created digitial copies of records located in the Mamadou Biaye.
- Information About Copies:
- Copies of the material can also be found at: 1. African Studies Center/Boston University Libraries (applicant), Boston University, United States of America; 2. West African Research Center, Dakar, Senegal (co-applicant).
- Information About Originals:
- The original material is located in Senegal, as part of the private collection of Mamadou Biaye.
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)