Transliterated title: Ramuloo III.
Contains two manuscripts that deal with divination. The first is in Mandinka and the second in Arabic. Both manuscripts deal with divination techniques, which include interpretations of sixteen signs to identify people’s problems and to provide appropriate solutions. This form of divination, Khatt al-Raml in Arabic, is an old and popular tradition in Mandinka communities, as reflected in the multiple copies and types manscripts dealing with the subject found in different local archives.
Custodial history: The owner inherited them 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: 37 pages.
Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript.
Owner(s) of original material: Moustapha Cisse.
Author(s) of original material: Karang Alphousseyni Cisse.
Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.
