Transliterated title: Ramuloo.
The manuscript is a copy. It deals with divination techniques, which include interpretations of sixteen signs to identify people’s problems and provide appropriate solutions. Each of the sixteen signs corresponds to a name of an Abrahaamic prophet. The manuscript is mostly written in Mandinka Ajami. This form of divination, which is part of Khatt al-Raml in Arabic, is very old and popular in Mandinka communities as reflected in the multiple copies and types found in different local archives.
Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father who inherited it from his grandfather, Karang Alphousseyni Cisse. He was a Mandinka religious scholar who was born in Mankonomba and later moved to Bemme where he lived until his death.
Extent and format of original material: 117 pages.
Physical characteristics: Bound manuscript.
Owner(s) of original material: Moustapha Cisse.
Author(s) of original material: Karang Alphousseyni Cisse.
Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.
