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Enok Ateng (Ancestral Figure)

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The Kaka is a name given to a cluster of peoples living in settlements south of the Donga River in Cameroon. Among them are the Mbaw (Ntem), Mbem, Mfumte, and Yamba. The Kaka are known to venerate their ancestors, celebrating them with intricate...

Agwe Chaka (Funerary 'Trickster' Mask)

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Cultures of the Cross River region of southeastern Nigeria and western Cameroon, such as the Ejagham of Nigeria and the Banyang of Cameroon, are known for the distinctive art of covering a wooden carving with animal or human...

Mu Po (Power Figure)

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Mu po power figures are utilised in a variety of ways; for one, they are placed in the homes of pregnant women to ensure successful birth. It is believed that the representation of pregnancy in these figures represents...

Mgba Mgba (Prestige Necklace)

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During special ceremonies and community festivals, the fon (king) of the Bamum kingdom wears a mgba mgba prestige necklace made of a copper alloy (typically brass).

Made by a special guild of artists, the Pa Nguot, mgba...

Nka'a Ndü (Beaded Calabash Vessel)

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Among the many kingdoms (fondom) of the Cameroon Grassfields, the central fon (chief) and a number of secret societies are responsible for the social rule of each kingdom. In close counsel with Kwifor, Ngwerong, Mfu and...

Troh (Night Society Helmet Mask)

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Among the Bangwa kingdoms of the Cameroon Grassfields, the central fwa (chief) and a number of secret societies are responsible for the social rule of each kingdom. One such society is the Night Society (Troh) of nine council...

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