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Cameroon

Crafts

Beadwork, brasswork, leather

Bamoun carved door frame, early 20th century (Musee du quai Branly, Paris)

Bamoun carved door frame, early 20th century (Musee du quai Branly, Paris). Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Every region has its craft: Grassfields beadwork and carving, Bamoun brass, northern leather.

Bamoun carved door frame, early 20th century (Musee du quai Branly, Paris)
Foumban artisan centreWest · Woodcarving, beadwork and brasswork of the Bamoun.
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Maroua craftsFar North · Tanneries, leatherwork, embroidery, pottery, beads.
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Bamenda marketsNorthwest · Grassfields masks, beadwork and woodcarving.

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