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The Tikar (formally known as Tikari, Tigar, Tigari, and Tigre throughout their history) [2] are a Central African ethnic group in Cameroon. The World Factbook formally identifies them as Grassfields. [1] In Cameroon, they are informally and most commonly referred as Graffi [3] They are known to be great artists, artisans and storytellers.
Flag of The French Cameroon: A vertical tricolour of blue, white, and red (proportions 3:2). 1916–1961: Flag of The United Kingdom: A superimposition of the flags of England and Scotland with the Saint Patrick's Saltire (representing Ireland). 1916–1961: Flag of The British Cameroon: A blue ensign with the arms of Cameroon. [9] 1884–1916
Cameroon has a rich and diverse culture made up of a mix of about 250 indigenous populations and just as many languages and customs. The country is nicknamed "Little Africa" as geographically, Cameroon consists of coastline, mountains, grass plains, forest, rainforest and desert, all of the geographical regions in Africa in one country.
Knöpfli, Hans (1997—2002) Crafts and Technologies: Some Traditional Craftsmen and Women of the Western Grassfields of Cameroon. 4 vols. Basel, Switzerland: Basel Mission. Neba, Aaron, Ph.D. (1999) Modern Geography of the Republic of Cameroon, 3rd ed. Bamenda: Neba Publishers, 1999. Ngoh, Victor Julius (1996) History of Cameroon Since 1800.
National symbols of Cameroon (1 C, 4 P) O. Cultural organizations based in Cameroon (4 C) R. Religion in Cameroon (9 C, 9 P) S. ... This list may not reflect recent ...
Bafia people; Baka people (Cameroon and Gabon) Bakoko people; Bakossi people; Baligham; Balondo Civilization; Bambenga; Bamileke people; Bamum people; Banda people; Bassa people (Cameroon) Beti people; Bikélé people; Buduma people
Cap of the Nso people, beadwork on raffia fiber (Linden-Museum, Stuttgart, Germany) The Fon is the traditional ruler. He is both the head of the traditional government and the chief religious authority in charge of keeping the ancestors happy. The Fon is supported in his duties by the seven notables called Vibais.
The script was finalized in 1910, where the “A-ka-u-ku” script was shortened into 80 symbols with more simple graphics that were easier to write and reproduce. [5]: 48 Njoya used this script to put together a book that composed of roughly twelve hundred pages. In these pages, Njoya detailed the history and customs of the Bamum people.