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Review Article

The shifting iconography of drinking horns in the Western Grassfields, Cameroon

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Article: 1375598 | Received 27 Apr 2017, Accepted 28 Aug 2017, Published online: 25 Sep 2017

Figures & data

Figure 1. Bambui royal elites performing during the mandele or annual dance. Bambui, 2010.

Source: Photo by Mathias Fubah.
Figure 1. Bambui royal elites performing during the mandele or annual dance. Bambui, 2010.

Figure 2. Buffalo horn drinking cups (title objects) collected from the Bamum Kingdom in the Cameroon Grassfields during the German era—1889 to 1915. Ethnological Museum, Berlin, February 2013.

Figure 2. Buffalo horn drinking cups (title objects) collected from the Bamum Kingdom in the Cameroon Grassfields during the German era—1889 to 1915. Ethnological Museum, Berlin, February 2013.

Figure 3. Cow horn drinking cups on display in Abong’s living room. Bambui, Bamenda Grassfields, Cameroon, December 2015.

Figure 3. Cow horn drinking cups on display in Abong’s living room. Bambui, Bamenda Grassfields, Cameroon, December 2015.

Figure 4. Cow horn drinking cup decorated with facial image of renowned act, Bruce. Carver, Pa Mandzie, Baba Kingdom, Bamenda Grassfields, Cameroon, December 2015.

Figure 4. Cow horn drinking cup decorated with facial image of renowned act, Bruce. Carver, Pa Mandzie, Baba Kingdom, Bamenda Grassfields, Cameroon, December 2015.

Figure 5. Assorted art and craft items or souvenirs displayed for sale at a special location of the August 2013 inter-quarter football competition sponsored by BYBA members. Bambui, Bamenda Grassfields, Cameroon, August 2013.

Figure 5. Assorted art and craft items or souvenirs displayed for sale at a special location of the August 2013 inter-quarter football competition sponsored by BYBA members. Bambui, Bamenda Grassfields, Cameroon, August 2013.