Folk Literature of South Sumatra: Redjang Ka-Ga-Nga Texts

Jaspan, M. A. Folk Literature of South Sumatra: Redjang Ka-Ga-Nga Texts. Canberra: The Australian National University, 1964. First edition. Quarto. 92pp. Original decorative wrappers. Collection of South Sumatran of Ka-Ga-Nga texts discovered by the author in Redjang country from 1961-63. The texts inscribed on bamboo, buffalo horn and rattan, and written on barkcloth, are here published for the first time. This collection is intended to acquaint those interested in the subject with the nature of the syllabary and the content, language and style of the texts. Minor shelf wear. Upper corners slightly bumped, thus slightly affecting pages throughout. Wrappers in overall good, interior in good+ condition. g. Paperback. (35254) $35