A story of a King called Wajambaziar narrated by King Njoya [c 1908-1915?]

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Leaves: 2; Pages: 3; Measurements: 15cm x 11cm; Dates: ca.1908-1915?; Script: Akauku Nyiet; Condition: Poor; Comments: probably extracted from a larger book, which cannot now be traced

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Creation date:
c 1908-1915?
Languages:
Bamun
Scripts:
Bamum
Content type:
Notebook
Reference:
EAP051/1/3/6
Level:
File
Extent:
3 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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