Transliterated title: Ramuloo.
The manuscript is a copy of a divination manual in Mandinka Ajami. Divination is popular in Muslim Africa. It is known in Mandinka communities as Ramuloo (from Arabic: Khatt al-Raml). Muslim religious leaders regularly offer divination services to people (Muslims and non-Muslims alike) who want to learn about various aspects of their future or find solutions to their anticipated social challenges. The manuscript consists of several sections. The start of each section is marked with words in a box. Both Western and Arabic numerals are used as pagination throughout the manuscript. The Arabic numerals are placed on top and the Western numerals at the bottom of each page. The manuscript was digitized at Hotel Nema-Kadior, Ziguinchor, Senegal.
Custodial history: The owner, El-Hadji Bayo, received it from his father (Ousmane Bayo).
Extent and format of original material: 160 pages.
Physical characteristics: Spiral bound manuscript with plastic cover and loose pages inside. There are ink stains, and signs of water damage throughout the manuscript.
Owner(s) of original material: El-hadji Lamine Bayo.
Scribe of original material: Ousmane Bayo.
Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.
