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Njimoluh (hn-Gee-mo-lu) became king after the French sent his father into exile. From the moment he was crowned, Njimoluh used art to strengthen the identity of his people. By preserving Bamum art, he helped his people remember their history.
When the Grassfields area controlled by the French became independent in 1960, Njimoluh brought sacred objects back to the Royal Palace. He added artwork to the museum's collection. He also began the official practice of deciding which artwork showed the Bamum vision of beauty. Since that day, the king places his foot on an object to tell everyone that it is beatiful enough to be considered Bamum.
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