Ngwuo "Mandu Yenu" | Photographer: Dietrich Graf
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Ngwuo Rwe mfon Mandu Yenu
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Ngwuo "Mandu Yenu"
The kingdom of Bamum in the grasslands of Cameroon is known for its opulent courtly art from the last third of the 19th century. This throne, known as the "Mandu Yenu", is regarded as a magnificent highlight of this art. It consists of two parts, a seat and a footstool, both carved from solid wood. The carving reflects symbols of the kings of Bamum, such as the two-headed snake and the earth spider, a symbol of wisdom. The two large human figures on the seat represent twins to protect the king, while the two smaller figures on the footstool carry rifles, symbolising the kingdom's military power. The entire throne is embroidered with precious glass beads from Europe and cowries from the Indian Ocean. The Royal Museum of Ethnology has been trying to acquire the throne since 1905. King Njoya of Bamum (reigned approx. 1887 - 1933) was only prepared to part with the throne after a joint campaign with German troops against the neighbouring kingdom of Nso'. In 1908, King Njoya gave the throne to the German Emperor Wilhelm II on his birthday. At this time, King Njoya had a new similar throne made for himself, which is still in the royal collection in Bamum today.
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Cultural attribution
Bamun (Bamum, Mamum, Bamoun, Mamoun, Mamoum)
Object type
Throne chair with step
Dimensions
Höhe x Breite x Tiefe: 174 x 126 x 155 cm (Ensemble, wie auf Foto)
Durchmesser: 95 cm (Sitzfläche)
Gewicht: 110,5 kg (Thronsessel)
Höhe x Breite x Tiefe: 174 x 110 x 115 cm (Thron)
Gewicht: 42 kg (Thronstufe)
Höhe x Breite x Tiefe: 72 x 126 x 38 cm (Stufe)
Durchmesser: 95 cm (Sitzfläche)
Gewicht: 110,5 kg (Thronsessel)
Höhe x Breite x Tiefe: 174 x 110 x 115 cm (Thron)
Gewicht: 42 kg (Thronstufe)
Höhe x Breite x Tiefe: 72 x 126 x 38 cm (Stufe)
Material/Technique
Wood, Glass, Textile, Lime (cowrie snail)
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
III C 33341 a,b
Related object(s)
is related to :
Objektbezug: VIII A 14557, Positiv, Thronsessel, Steinmetz
Objektbezug: VIII A 14557, Positiv, Thronsessel, Steinmetz
Activity : Vorgang: E 1114/1908, Staatssekretär des Reichs-Kolonialamt [A.IV.713/33834, vom 20.5.1908] ersucht um Abholung eines Thrones und anderer ethn. Gegenst. d. Häuptl. Joja - 4seitiger Bericht gez. v. Luschan vom 10.6.1908 nebst Photografien betr. Thron., 1908 (20.5./10.6.1908), Reichs-Kolonialamt (17.5.1907 - 20.2.1919)
Vorgang: E 1114/1908, Staatssekretär des Reichs-Kolonialamt [A.IV.713/33834, vom 20.5.1908] ersucht um Abholung eines Thrones und anderer ethn. Gegenst. d. Häuptl. Joja - 4seitiger Bericht gez. v. Luschan vom 10.6.1908 nebst Photografien betr. Thron., 1908 (20.5./10.6.1908), Reichs-Kolonialamt (17.5.1907 - 20.2.1919)
is related to : Objektbezug: VIII A 14291, Positiv, SW, Thronsessel des Sultans Njoja von Bamum, Landesbildstelle Bonn
Objektbezug: VIII A 14291, Positiv, SW, Thronsessel des Sultans Njoja von Bamum, Landesbildstelle Bonn
Objektbezug: VIII A 14557, Positiv, Thronsessel, Steinmetz
Activity : Vorgang: E 1114/1908, Staatssekretär des Reichs-Kolonialamt [A.IV.713/33834, vom 20.5.1908] ersucht um Abholung eines Thrones und anderer ethn. Gegenst. d. Häuptl. Joja - 4seitiger Bericht gez. v. Luschan vom 10.6.1908 nebst Photografien betr. Thron., 1908 (20.5./10.6.1908), Reichs-Kolonialamt (17.5.1907 - 20.2.1919)
Vorgang: E 1114/1908, Staatssekretär des Reichs-Kolonialamt [A.IV.713/33834, vom 20.5.1908] ersucht um Abholung eines Thrones und anderer ethn. Gegenst. d. Häuptl. Joja - 4seitiger Bericht gez. v. Luschan vom 10.6.1908 nebst Photografien betr. Thron., 1908 (20.5./10.6.1908), Reichs-Kolonialamt (17.5.1907 - 20.2.1919)
is related to : Objektbezug: VIII A 14291, Positiv, SW, Thronsessel des Sultans Njoja von Bamum, Landesbildstelle Bonn
Objektbezug: VIII A 14291, Positiv, SW, Thronsessel des Sultans Njoja von Bamum, Landesbildstelle Bonn
Provenance and sources
when
19th century
where
Cameroon [Land/Region]
Cameroon [Kolonie/"Schutzgebiet"]
who
Bamun (Bamum, Mamum, Bamoun, Mamoun, Mamoum)
Bamun (Bamum, Mamum, Bamoun, Mamoun, Mamoum)
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