Wealthy craftmanship

People attend the inauguration ceremony of the new Bamoun Kings Museum in Foumban during the weekend. Cameroon is home to 270 ethnic groups with different customs and languages, and officially, more than 80 first-degree chiefdoms dating from the precolonial era. The kingdom of the Bamouns, founded in 1384, is today one of the oldest in sub-Saharan Africa. The new Bamoun Kings Museum, inaugurated on April 13, 2024, was built reproducing the coat of arms of the kingdom over 5,000 square meters and three floors, and houses nearly 12,500 items reflecting the richness, variety, and craftsmanship of the Bamoun artisans.