Report on the Arrival of “the King” in Bapessi

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Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 22cm x 18cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Poor; Comments: “The King” referred to here is exiled “Mfon” Musa

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File details

Creation date:
1933-1956
Languages:
Bamun
Scripts:
Bamum
Content type:
Report
Reference:
EAP051/1/1/5/1
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 EAP051/1/1/5:
    Nji Musa Collection [1933-1956]
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