The Pearl Throne

The Pearl Throne (2024)

N/A 53 min Movie
Documentary

Germany holds the largest collection of Cameroonian cultural objects in the world in its Ethnological museums. One important piece is 'Mandu Yenu' the Royal Throne of Bamum, a striking work adorned with glass beads and cowrie shells, also known as the Pearl Throne. What should be done with this masterwork and other pieces overshadowed by their colonial heritage?

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Cast

Mikaél Assilkinga Mikaél Assilkinga
Nji Oumarou Nchare Nji Oumarou Nchare
Lars-Christian Koch Lars-Christian Koch
Yrine Matchinda Yrine Matchinda
Albert Gouaffo Albert Gouaffo
Richard Tsogang Fossi Richard Tsogang Fossi
Bénédicte Savoy Bénédicte Savoy

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