The Pearl Throne
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?
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The Pearl Throne
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 1, 2024
Runtime
0h 53m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Der Perlenthron - Kameruns Kulturerbe in deutschen Museen
Production Companies
Medea Film Factory, ZDF, ARTE, ZDF/Arte
Director
Grit Lederer
Description
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?
