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Bamileke Information
Location:Grasslands of western Cameroon
Population:8 million
Language:Bamileke (Macro-Bantu)
Neighboring Peoples:Bamum, Kom, Babanki
Types of Art:Most Bamileke statues represent the chief (Fon). Masks are also carved. Beautiful beadwork associated with the Fon is common throughout this area. The art styles of the peoples in the Grasslands are very hard to differentiate due to the complex and recent migration patterns that are typical of the region.
History:Th ...
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