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The Pearl Throne

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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?

Directed byGrit Lederer

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 53m
Language
DE
Released
December 1, 2024
Studios
ZDFARTEZDF/Arte

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring

Mikaél Assilkinga

Nji Oumarou Nchare

Lars-Christian Koch

Yrine Matchinda

Albert Gouaffo

Richard Tsogang Fossi

Bénédicte Savoy

Bénédicte Savoy

Creative team
Directed by
Grit Lederer
Grit Lederer
Produced by
Dzebam Godlove Ayaba Bongnwa
Javla Wilfred

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