These photographs were taken by Arne Schöfert (editor of
www.traditionsverband.de ) on a visit to Foumban the
capital of Bamum in Cameroon in January 2001.
Bamum was one of several tribal kingdoms in German Cameroon. Under
King Njoya (reigned 1886-1931), the Bamum embraced German colonialism
copying German military styles and architecture (as seen below in the
Palace at Foumban). For more on Njoya and his army see also the page on
King Njoya's Private
Army Uniforms on this website.
Please respect Arne's
generosity in sharing these photos with us by not reproducing them
without prior permission.
(Click on the pictures
below to enlarge)
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