Statues Also Die
1953 • Movie
The Pearl Throne
Documentary
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?
Directed by Grit Lederer
CAST
The people behind the story
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Mikaél Assilkinga—
Nji Oumarou Nchare—
Lars-Christian Koch—
Yrine Matchinda—
Albert Gouaffo—
Richard Tsogang Fossi
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