Lot 321
Songs and Piyutim (India)
Manuscript of songs and piyutim in the Malayalam language and writing (India), approx. 48 songs for weddings and festivals, blessing etc. [Cochin, beginning of c. 20th century].
The Malayalam language (The Malayalam language is spoken in the region of Karla in south-west India. This language was used in the songs of the Jews of Cochin, in a dialect typical of Indian Jews).
Attached is a professional and detailed opinion on the songs in this notebook, and how they compare to the list of Cochin Jewish popular songs.
Approx. 110 pages. Approx. 20.5 cm. Fair condition, moisture stains, detached leaves and detached binding.
