AFRICA: ONE CONTINENT. MANY WORLDS | AFRICAN STORIES | CAMEROON  

Creating a new culture in the Grassfields of Cameroon

Like many peoples of the world, the Bamum traded with some of their neighbors and conquered others. By combining the influences of different peoples, the Bamum created their own distinct culture.

 

  • Enter the Royal Palace of the Bamum people. 
  • Visit an African museum where sacred objects are stored when they are not being used in rituals. 
  • Find out why the art of different Grassfields peoples looks so similar. 
  • Find images of frogs, snakes and spears in Grassfields artwork. 
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    Graphic by Kimberly Townsend.

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