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Place in West, Cameroon
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Foumban is a city and the seat of the Noun Division in Northwest Highlands, Cameroon.
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This is a highly unique medieval chateau type of palace created through Sultan Ibrahim Njoya's cooperation with German colonialists circa 1917. In this structure, you can find the Sultan's Museum, which is further accentuated by a museum down the way called the Musée des Arts et des Traditions Bamoun. It may also be known as Musee De Foumban, and is really quite incredible in that it takes on the appearance of a double-headed snake with spider perched on top. Really quite a feast for the eyes. Between these two venues, many aspects of Bamoun culture and chiefdom are displayed, from masks to weaponry to thrones.
Maybe a little basic with hot water questionability, but hey you're just a skip away from the palace and museum. Has a restaurant and artwork/handicrafts in the foyer.
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