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Description
Dimensions: L:13.8in W:30.3in D:11.4in
These vessels created by the Bamileke people from the Grasslands region of Cameroon are commonly used as ceremonial objects during important occasions such as weddings, funerals, and initiation rites. They may be displayed as symbols of wealth, status, and cultural identity, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistic skills of the Bamileke people.
About the Tribe
The Cameroon-Bamileke Bantu people cluster encompasses multiple Bantu ethnic groups primarily found in Cameroon, the largest of which is the Bamileke. Between the 11th and 14th centuries, they moved to what is now northern Cameroon. They moved further south and west in the 17th century to avoid being forced to convert to Islam by the Fulani tribe. They live in a hilly and mountainous area in south-west Cameroon known as "The Grassland," which is bordered on the south by an equatorial forest and on the north by a savannah.
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