Transliterated title: Kandoolu Kitaaboolu.
A collection of two small bilingual manuscripts. The first is a copy of a Mandinka Ajami poem that praises God and Prophet Muḥammad while teaching literacy and Mandinka grammar. It was authored by the Mandinka educator, Kang Kalifa Diaby. The second more recent document is a prayer that combines Arabic phrases, figures, and traditional Mandinka incantation.
Custodial history: The owner inherited them from his father, Bonko Faty. His father was born in the village of Bonko in Guinea-Bissau and received his education from Kang Kalifa Diaby in The Gambia. He served as Imam and a religious leader in Karantaba in Senegal until his death.
Extent and format of original material: 16 pages.
Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript.
Owner(s) of original material: Kalifa Faty.
Author(s) of original material: Kang Kalifa Diaby.
Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.
