Manual on the Art of Sorcery [ c 1908]

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Leaves: 4; Pages: 8; Measurements: 20cm x 16.2; Dates ca. 1908?; Script: Akauku Nyiet; Condition: Torn throughout; Comments: The manual is written as a “how to” guide for those learning the art of sorcery

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Creation date:
c 1908
Languages:
Bamun
Scripts:
Bamum
Content type:
Document
Reference:
EAP051/1/1/2/4
Level:
File
Extent:
8 TIFF images
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  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 EAP051/1/1/2:
    Nji Ntouoyou Collection [1910-1946]
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