امْرُؤُ الْقَيْسِ

Transliterated title: Umru' al-Quays.

The manuscript is a copy a poem by Umru' Al-Qays who lived in the 6th century AD. He is considered the father of Arabic poetry. His work is well known in Mandinkla scholarly communities. The poem is written in classical Arabic with glosses in Arabic and Soninke Ajami. It was copied by Aboubacar Barro, a son of Kemo Barro Diang. Copies of the poem are found in other collections.

Custodial history: The owner inherited it from his father.

Extent and format of original material: 61 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. Chipped edges may make some text difficult to read.

Owner(s) of original material: Seckou Barro.

Author(s) of original material: Umru' al-Quais.

Scribe of original material: Aboubacar Barro.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.