The Amadou Traoré 1 family collection of Arabic Manuscripts [1757-1932]

Description: In the collection of this family, most of the manuscripts deal with islamic subjects viz: Jurisprudence, the Qur'an, Invocation, Theology, Preaching and sermons, life of the Prophet, Praise, Prayer on the Prophet but some are on Esoterics, Philology(Grammar) and Astrology. The language of these manuscripts in Arabic though a mamuscript is in local language with Arabic scripts. Extent and format of original material: 28 paper manuscripts . Physical Characteristics: Paper manuscripts some with illuminations, others with some water and termite damages, others with some pages missing.