Three Illustrious Fons and a Queen before the Old Foumban Palace

1961 Paper: 78.7 x 96.5 cm (31 x 38 in.)
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This drawing depicts Sultan Njoya and his ancestors in front of the old Bamum Kingdom palace: King Mbombo “the Giant” (r. 1757–1814); Queen Ngoungore (r. 1863); King Nsa’ngu (r. 1863–1889); and Sultan Njoya (r. 1889–1913). Each past ruler wears or holds elaborate regalia, such...

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