Collection of Bilingual Texts I

Transliterated title: Kandoolu Kitaaboolu I.

Contains a collection of old and new bilingual Arabic-Mandinka Ajami documents. The documents include a religious poem celebrating Prophet Muḥammad and his teachings, Mandinka traditional incantation texts and prayers, and formulas and numerological figures used for healing purposes, including for healing someone possessed by a jinn.

Custodial history: The owner inherited the materials from his father, Bourama Faty, who lived in Manfogny in Guinea Bissau until his death.

Extent and format of original material: 21 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. Due to water stains and chipped or torn edges, some text may be difficult to read.

Owner(s) of original material: Bourama Fadera Faty.

Author(s) of original material: Bourama Faty.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.