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The Pearl Throne 2024 Directed by Grit Lederer Der Perlenthron - Kameruns Kulturerbe in deutschen Museen

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?

Country Germany
Production Countries Cameroon , Germany
Language German
Spoken Languages French , German
Gnere Documentary
Production Companies ZDF , ARTE , ZDF/Arte , Medea Film Factory
Release Date 1 December 2024
53 mins