The Museum of the Bamoun Kings, located in Foumban, Cameroon, was opened with a grand celebration attended by thousands of Cameroonians. The museum showcases the rich history and culture of the Bamoun Kings, one of the oldest kingdoms in sub-Saharan Africa.
To enter the Museum of the Bamoun Kings in western Cameroon , you have to pass under the fangs of a gigantic two-headed snake -- the highlight of an imposing coat of arms of one of the oldest kingdoms in sub-Saharan Africa.
The royal family, descendants of a monarchy that dates back six centuries, attended the event dressed in traditional ceremonial attire with colourful boubous and matching fezes. For Cameroon, such a museum dedicated to the history of a kingdom is"unique in its scope", Armand Kpoumie Nchare, author of a book about the Bamoun kingdom, told AFP.
"This is a festival for the Bamoun people. We've come from all over to experience this unique moment," 50-year-old spectator Ben Oumar said. "It reflects the rich, multi-century creativity of these people, both in terms of craftsmanship and art -- Bamoun drawings -- as well as the technological innovations of the peasants at various periods: Mills, wine presses etc," Nchare said.
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