Book of Mandinka Riddles

Title in original script: كتاب تنبيه الافكار.

Transliterated title: Kitāb Tanbih al-Afkār.

A Mandinka Ajami document with the Arabic title Kitāb Tanbih al-Afkār, which contains over 200 Mandinka riddles and their answers. Knowledge of riddles and their clever meaning is important in Mandinka society.

Custodial history: The manuscript was written by the owner.

Extent and format of original material: 30 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. There are some signs of water damage on the covers and some ink stains.

Owner(s) of original material: El Hadji Kemo Drame.

Author(s) of original material: El Hadji Kemo Drame.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.