Transliterated title: Sitookoto Daabo la Suukuwo.
The document is a copy of a Mandinka Ajami poem written by the famous Mandinka poet, Aboubacar Dabo, who is popularly known as Sitookoto Dabo. The poem deals with Islamic inheritance rules, explains the notion of inheritance (Mandinka: Keetaala) and discusses the rights and shares of each heir. The poem is meant to be chanted and recited for wider dissemination of its content.
Custodial history: The owner recieved it in 1983 from his brother, Kabirou Bayo. He had an advanced Islamic education and served as a marabout (religious leader and healer) and Quranic teacher.
Extent and format of original material: 10 pages.
Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript.
Owner(s) of original material: Ibrahima Bayo.
Author(s) of original material: Sitookoto Dabo.
Scribe of original material: Kabirou Bayo.
Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.
