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There are the one million Bamileke spread over the southwestern plateaus of Cameroon. The Bamileke resisted slave raids with suicide or rebellion. The artistic production of the people living in the Grassland of Cameroon is closely associated with royal and societal ceremonies. To assert his power, the king uses large figurines, thrones and prestige paraphernalia. Bamileke carvings are famous in the western world and highly value for the intricate detail and wonderful designs.
Measures 21" in height and 13 1/2" in width
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