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Bamum Information
Location:Southeastern part of Cameroon Grasslands
Population:100,000
Language:Bamum (Macro-Bantu)
Neighboring Peoples:Bandeng, Bafoussam, Tikar, Wute
Types of Art:Recognizing the importance of the skull, representations of the head are found in nearly all decorated utilitarian items. Masks used in initiation and for education purposes are common. Statuary often represents the Fon, and many types of beaded objects are related to his investiture.
History:The Came ...
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