Digital images of records collected by Nji Mama Nsangou, cousin and trusted advisor to King Ibrahim Njoya. The records consist of writings on Bamum history, manuals of sorcery and medicine, inventories, records of savings organizations, and correspondence concerning King Njoya and Mfon Musa. The records date from 1910-1946.
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Letter of Congratulations from NJI MAMA TO NJOYA IBRAHIMOU
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2 (yet folded into a small triangular note); Measurements: 28cm x 22cm; Dates no date; Script: Akauku Nyiet; Condition: Poor; Comments: NJOYA IBRAHIMOU was the younger brother of NJI MAMA, the two shared the same father, NJI PEKEKOU (a br ... -
Note of Tikompaful and Nji Mùntapmbéme documenting that the news regarding...
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 13cm x 8.4cm; Dates no date; Script: Akauku Nyiet; Condition: Fair; Comments: “Tikompaful” is the Shümom name of Nji Mama, which translates as “Flag Bearer” (for the Bamum Kingdom). ... -
Short Story of King NSANGOU including details of the war of Njibam, King...
Leaves: 1 long leaf; Pages: 2; Measurements: 51cm x 21cm; Dates no date; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Excellent; Comments: The document is so long that we have divided it in photographing it ... -
Letter from Njoya Ibrahimu to Nji Mama written from Douala [ 4 January 1934]
Leaves: 1; Pages: 1; Measurements: 27cm x 21cm; Dates 4 January 1934; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments: ... -
Letter detailing the trial of the case of NDAM NGUTANE and TIKOMPAFÜL...
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 21cm x 16.2cm; Dates 4 September 1910; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments: Includes the royal stamp of King NJOYA. ... -
Official typed letter in French from court (with official stamps) regarding...
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 28cm x 22cm; Dates 15 February 1944; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and roman script (for French); Condition: Good; Comments: ... -
Letter to Mr. Monta Oumarou in Njiyuom, Foumban from Ali Mfoshingue from...
Leaves: 1; Pages: 1; Measurements: 21cm x 17cm; Dates 1 June 1949; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and roman script (French language); Condition: Good; Comments: ... -
Letter in French by NGARBA YANGUE from New Bell, Douala to Nji Mama. Nji Mama...
Leaves: 1; Pages: 1; Measurements: 25cm x 20cm; Dates 29 March 1942; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and roman script (French language); Condition: Good; Comments: ... -
Letter from NJOYA IBRAHIM to Nji Mama [14 December 1949]
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 21.2cm x 17cm; Dates 14 December 1949; Script: Akauku Mfemfe; Condition: Good; Comments: ... -
Letter from NGARBA, Douala, to Nji Mama in French. Nji Mama adds his...
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 29.2cm x 19.2cm; Dates 10 July 1929; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and roman script (French language); Condition: Good; Comments: ... -
Letter from FOCHIGÙE Ali, from Victoria, to Nji Mama with 1000 francs inside...
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 21cm x 17cm; Dates 8 May 1949; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and roman script (French language); Condition: Good; Comments: ... -
Letter from Benjamin Kengau Kuyam, Njintut, to Nji Mama (addressed Nji Pokeko...
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 25.5cm x 21cm; Dates 23 April 1949; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and roman script (for Bamum language); Condition: Good; Comments: ... -
Envelope from wife of Nji Mama, PASMA Kongbieouo, Douala, to Nji MAMA. Nji...
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 15cm x 13.5cm; Dates 11 July 1940; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and roman script; Condition: Good; Comments: The subject is a matter of a goat ... -
Envelope from NGARBA NJANKUO to Nji MAMA. On the back of the envelope are...
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 14cm x 12cm; Dates May 1942; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and roman script; Condition: Good; Comments: stamps on envelope ... -
Envelope addressed to Nji Mama from one of his children in Douala; Nji Mama...
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 14cm x 11cm; Dates 3 November 1949; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and roman script; Condition: Good; Comments: stamp on envelope ...
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