The Bamoun Local Collection

The Kingdom of Bamoun (also known as Bamum, Bamun (1394–c. 1916) was a Central African state in what is now northwest Cameroon. It was founded by the Bamun (also known as Bamum or Bamun), an ethnic group from northeast Cameroon. Its capital was the ancient walled city of Fumban. It was surrounded to the north by the territory of Cameroon, from the west and south-west the kingdom's boundary touches the River Nun while the Rivers Mape and the Mbam surround it to the east. Today, the Bamoun people make up over 25% of Cameroon’s populace.

Art played a major role in their portrayal of power. The Bamum territory covered major trade routes, allowing them to gain access to multiple mediums. Those include brass and glass beads, which are a major component in Bamum art. The visual domain is where the Bamum were able to showcase their power and dominance within their state. The art is used as a reminder of the historical development and supremacy of the Bamum people.