Nji Mama’s detailed map of an unknown location

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Leaves: 1 very large sheet that has separated into 2 (8 images); Pages:; Measurements: 179cm x 50.5cm; Dates Unknown; Script: map includes several variants of the Bamum script, including the most recent: Akauku; Condition: Fair (torn parts); Comments: The 8 images here are of the same item, just various angles and strategies. Theitem is very very large.

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File details

Creation date:
1910-1946
Languages:
Bamun
Scripts:
Bamum
Content type:
Map
Reference:
EAP051/1/1/12/890
Level:
File
Extent:
8 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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