Transliterated title: Khaly Madiakhate Kala.
The manuscript is an Arabic poem dealing with important historical events and figures in the 19th century in Senegambia. It tells the story of Khaly Madiakhate Kala who was one of the leading Wolof scholars, and his relationship with Lat Dior Ngone Latyr Diop, the last Wolof king who took arms against French colonization.
Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father after his death.
Extent and format of original material: 6 pages.
Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. The text is vocalized with red ink.
Owner(s) of original material: Lamine Cisse.
Author(s) of original material: Al-hadji Mamadou Cisse.
