Solutions to Problems III

Transliterated title: Koleyaalu Jaaraŋo III.

Contains several ephemeral documents dealing with different subjects. These subjects include protection from Satan, increasing one’s chances of becoming wealthy, ending a dispute, happily resolving legal cases, and silencing one’s opponents. The documents include a poem in Mandinka Ajami and bilingual texts with names of supernatural beings, figures, and numerological formulas to address people’s preoccupations.

Custodial history: The owner inherited the materials from his father, Keba Cisse, after his death. His father inherited them from his grandfather, Karang Alphousseyni Cisse. Karang was a religious scholar who was born in Mankonomba and later moved to Bemme where he lived until his death.

Extent and format of original material: 53 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. Due to damage to pages and ink stains, some text may be difficult to read.

Owner(s) of original material: Moustapha Cisse.

Author(s) of original material: Karang Alphousseyni Cisse.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.