A West African Muslim charm, together with a commentary by Alexander Mackie Honeyman, professor of Hebrew and Oriental Languages at St Mary's College, St Andrews from 1936-1967.
The script has affinities with the maghrebi script and constitutes a charm designed to enhance the reputation of the owner.
Alexander Mackie Honeyman (1907-1988), was professor of Hebrew and Oriental Languages at St Mary's College, St Andrews from 1936-1967.
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Presented to the University by Professor A M Honeyman, 9 Feb 1951.
Call number used to be ms1098
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Paper: 1 sheet, 19x14.5cm.
Commentary - paper: 5 sheets, 20.4x25.5cm.
Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database.
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Found at Dundee in a cargo of cocoa beans from West Africa.
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A M Honeyman, Transactions of Glasgow University Oriental Society, XIII, 1951.
