Divination on Sand

Transliterated title: Keño Ramuloo.

The manuscript deals with divination techniques using sand. This form of divination is part of Khatt al-Raml in Arabic, which is very old and popular in Mandinka communities. The techniques 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 Abrahamic Prophet. The manuscript is mostly written in Mandinka Ajami.

Custodial history: The manuscript owner copied it from his friend, Tidiane Dieme, who received it from his teacher who studied at the Solly family's Quranic school in Karantaba in Sedhiou.

Extent and format of original material: 24 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript.

Owner(s) of original material: Youssouph Demba.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.