History of the Bamum Kings: from Rifum to Njoya, Volume II (known famously in the Shümom language, invented by Njoya, as “Snak Rifum: Libonar Pantu Dusang”) [c 1912?]

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Leaves: 304; Pages: 604 (numbered 615-1218); Measurements: 22cm x 15cm; Dates: ca. 1912?; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Poor; Comments: This book is the equivalent of the Bamum language version known as “Saa’ngam Pamom” or History and Culture of the Bamum, which is APRB5010. Volume I was removed by King Njoya’s brother, Nji Musa, during the 1930s, but later returned to the palace. Today Volume is actively being traced.

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Creation date:
c 1912
Languages:
Bamun
Scripts:
Bamum
Content type:
Volume
Reference:
EAP051/1/3/3
Level:
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Extent:
604 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 EAP051/1/3:
    Museum Collection [c 1896-1965]
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