The Pearl Throne

Name: The Pearl Throne
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2024
Duration: 53 min

2024 · 53 min

Documentary

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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?

Crew

Director Grit Lederer
Director of Photography Marcus Winterbauer

Cast

M
Mikaél Assilkinga
N
Nji Oumarou Nchare
L
Lars-Christian Koch
Y
Yrine Matchinda
A
Albert Gouaffo
R
Richard Tsogang Fossi
Bénédicte Savoy

Crew

Director — Grit Lederer
Director of Photography — Marcus Winterbauer

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