Poetic fragments (MS 380554c)
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Title:
Poetic fragments (MS 380554c)
Series Title:
Knappert Collection : Waadhi, Wajiwaji, poetic fragments and wordlist
Creator:
[s.n.]
Publication Date:
Language:
Swahili
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten manuscript : In blue ink, red ink and pencil, sloppily written in places

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Kiswahili mashairi
Genre:
Poem
Utenzi
Poetry ( LCTGM )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Coordinates:
-9.633997 x 39.778998

Notes

Abstract:
This manuscript contains poetic fragments written in three hands, including stanzas from Utenzi wa Isbani. A note identifies Sayyid bin Muhammad as a scribe. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition is unknown
General Note:
Languages: Swahili (Arabic script)
General Note:
Poetic Form: Utenzi
General Note:
Purchased from Dr. J. Knappert, March 1993
General Note:
Extent: 25 small pages
General Note:
Incipit: Niwene panga kumeta, na makali ya khanjari, wakashuhudia Mungu, na mtumewe wa tangu, wasiwe nyuni kupingu, angani kutaaghari
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
This item may be in the public domain. Its status has yet to be assessed.
Resource Identifier:
MS 380554 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 380554c ( SOAS manuscript number )