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Scarification: Its origin and functions in Sudan, Central Nile Valley: a book by Yusuf Fadul

Collection: nationalrecordsoffice.books
Description: Contains a study of the history of the Shilukh (facial cuts/scars) that adorn the faces of many Sudanese men and women, its social and aesthetic implications, and significance. It also contains a range of different aesthetics: -Scarification and its different classifications. -Scarification in the ancient world. -Scarification in ancient Sudan before migration. -Shaloukh in tropical Africa. -Shaloukh among Arabs. -Scarification in Sudan after the Arab immigration. -Tribal significance of scarification . -The religious function of scarification . -Aesthetic content of scarification . There are also some illustrations showing the scarification and its forms in men and women of various tribes.
Country location: Sudan
Scarification: Its origin and functions in Sudan, Central Nile Valley: a book by Yusuf Fadul

The Arab Oud [Lute] and Experiencing it on the Pentatonic Scale in Sudan

Collection: nationalrecordsoffice.books
Description: The book explains the origin of the Oud (lute) instrument and its role in the musical composition during the Islamic era until its introduction into Sudan.
Country location: Sudan
The Arab Oud [Lute] and Experiencing it on the Pentatonic Scale in Sudan

Proverbs, Wisdom and Poetry of Khattat al-Qatad (Pearls of Speech)

Collection: nationalrecordsoffice.books
Description: This book includes a number of proverbs, either spoken words of wisdom and aphorisms or sermons, or as experiences. These portray aspects of everyday life, customs, and traditions, and preserves them for future generations. The proverbs are arranged in alphabetical order and numbered according to the order they were recorded by the author. The book also contains a final section for the interpretation or explanation of some terms, synonyms, and pronunciation found in the proverbs.
Country location: Sudan
Proverbs, Wisdom and Poetry of Khattat al-Qatad (Pearls of Speech)

Sheikh Babikir Badri, Sudanese Proverbs

Collection: nationalrecordsoffice.books
Description: This book contains proverbs, including spoken words of wisdom and aphorisms. It also portrays aspects of everyday life, customs, and traditions, and preserves them for future generations. The proverbs are arranged in alphabetical order and numbered according to the order they were recorded by the author. The book also contains a final section for the interpretation or explanation of some terms, synonyms, and pronunciation found in the proverbs.
Country location: Sudan
Sheikh Babikir Badri, Sudanese Proverbs

A Short Anthology of Sudanese Literature

Collection: nationalrecordsoffice.books
Description: A collection of Sudanese poems and short stories offering a rare glimpse into contemporary fiction writings by a mix of established and new Sudanese talents. The translation keeps the spirit of the original texts.
Country location: Sudan
A Short Anthology of Sudanese Literature
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