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Bafut Kingdom

An adult palace custodian caring for the sacred royal drum inside the Bafut Palace in Cameroon.

The Keeper of the Royal Drum of Bafut

In the lush highlands of northwestern Cameroon, the Bafut Kingdom flourished as one of the oldest and most respected traditional kingdoms of the Grassfields. Surrounded by rolling hills, fertile valleys, and thriving farming communities, the kingdom preserved its customs through ceremonies, music, storytelling, and the wisdom of its elders. At the center of royal life stood the magnificent palace, where

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