Archival records from "Bamum manuscript collection of the Archives du Palais des Rois Bamoun (APRB) in the Royal Palace of Bamum Kings in Foumban, Cameroon [c1896-1975]" (EAP051-1)
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Notes from Nji Sulemanu regarding prayer after the death of his Father
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 22.2cm x 17.1cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Arabic script only; Condition: Fair; Comments.
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Notes of securing the Jangui winning along with a prayer in Arabic script [c 1977]
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 22cm x 16.8cm; Dates ca. 1977; Script: Akauku mfemfe in red and blue ink (ball point pen) and Arabic script in…
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Prayer in Arabic script [c 1975]
Leaves: 1; Pages: 1; Measurements: 22cm x 16.8cm; Dates ca. 1975; Script: Arabic script in blue ink (ball point pen) with slight Akauku Mfemfe…
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"Envelope for RENGU, brought to RENGU by MFONTEN; the original envelope is written in Arabic script and NJI MAMA has added a transliteration in Akauku Mfemfe"
Leaves: 1; Pages: 1; Measurements: 12cm x 8.5cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and Arabic; Condition: Good; Comments.
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Remedy and instructions to cure headaches and stomach worms by drawing with a knife on the ground; includes Arabic arcana (grid with numbers)
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 11.1cm x 8.5cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe script in red ink and Arabic script in purple ink;…
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Verse from Qur'an with Bamum script synopsis of remedy to cure eye problems
Leaves: 1; Pages: 1; Measurements: 11.2cm x 8.5cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and Arabic script in pencil; Condition: Good; Comments.…
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Arabic script “Arcana” with its instructions in Bamum script for reducing painful ovulations suffered by young women along; also a remedy to protect against stomach worms through scarification
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 18cm x 10cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe in pencil and Arabic script in black pen; Condition: Good;…
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Arabic magic square “Arcana” with notes on reverse in Bamum script indicating that this is medicine for the throat
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 10.7cm x 8.5cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe in pencil and Arabic script in black ink; Condition: Good;…
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"Islamic Invocation “Ayatil Kursi” (Verse of Throne from the Qur'an) in Arabic script, with its correct identification noted in Bamum script; on reverse is an explanation of the verse in the Bamum scr...
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 18cm x 11.5cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe in pencil and Arabic script in black ink; Condition: Good;…
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"Medicinal remedy for the Protection against Theft, with Arabic amulet and notes in the Bamum script on instructions and use"
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 11.3cm x 7.4cm; Dates; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and Arabic script in blue ink; Condition: Fair; Comments.…
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God’s word from the Qur'an about the Beginning of the Day
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 10.8cm x 8.5cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe in pencil and Arabic script in black ink; Condition: Good;…
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"Letter from Awawu KPÙMIÈ (a woman) about MAMBOUNE, daughter of NSANGOU; also verse from Qur'an"
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 21cm x 13cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and Arabic script; Condition: Good; Comments: The author urges…
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"Prayer in Arabic meant to be recited which, according to Nji Mama’s appended note, this should be done 1111 times in order to make a young divorced bride return home"
Leaves: 1; Pages: 1 (with appended note glued in); Measurements: 10.6 x 9.5cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe and Arabic script; Condition:…
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"Letter to RIPÉR from Nji NGOULOURE, from Fouapon, reporting a war victory"
Leaves: 1; Pages: 4 (folded); Measurements: 17.5cm x 11cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe in pencil and Arabic script in black ink; Condition…
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Arabic Arcane with notes by Nji Mama indicating that this had been strongly advised to use this after the Magrib prayers
Leaves: 1; Pages: 2; Measurements: 11cm x 8.7cm; Dates Unknown; Script: Akauku Mfemfe in pencil and Arabic script in black ink with vowel markings…
