Maps and plans for the Construction of the house of ISSOFA with identifications in Bamum script; also, the story of Nji Mama’s first attraction and love for NGUTANE

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Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 22.5cm x 16cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments:

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File details

Creation date:
1910-1946
Languages:
Bamun
Scripts:
Bamum
Content type:
Map
Reference:
EAP051/1/1/12/272
Level:
File
Extent:
2 TIFF images
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This file is part of

  1. Project EAP051:
    Bamum script and archives project: saving Africa's written heritage
  2. Collection EAP051/1:
    "Bamum manuscript collection of the Archives du Palais des Rois Bamoun (APRB) in the Royal Palace of Bamum Kings in Foumban, Cameroon [c1896-1975]"
  3. Collection EAP051/1/1:
    Modern Archives of the Archives du Palais des Rois Bamoun [c1896-1975]
  4. Collection EAP051/1/1/12:
    Nji Mama Nsangou Collection [1910-1946]
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