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The narrative explores the evolution of an annual festival in Northern Cameroon, tracing its transformation from a celebration of eighteenth-century kingdoms to a mounted durbar influenced by Muslim states and later to a festival of arms under German colonialism. This festival, reinterpreted by missionaries and post-colonial figures, has emerged as a vital aspect of Cameroonian identity. Richard Fardon's comprehensive historical analysis spans two centuries, offering significant insights into both Cameroonian culture and the broader context of African cultural evolution.
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Lela in Bali, Richard Fardon
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Lela in Bali
- Subtitle
- History through Ceremony in Cameroon
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Fardon
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 178
- ISBN13
- 9781845452155
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- The narrative explores the evolution of an annual festival in Northern Cameroon, tracing its transformation from a celebration of eighteenth-century kingdoms to a mounted durbar influenced by Muslim states and later to a festival of arms under German colonialism. This festival, reinterpreted by missionaries and post-colonial figures, has emerged as a vital aspect of Cameroonian identity. Richard Fardon's comprehensive historical analysis spans two centuries, offering significant insights into both Cameroonian culture and the broader context of African cultural evolution.