{"product_id":"bamun-knife-axe-cameroon-153926","title":"Bamun Knife Axe Cameroon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eA finely crafted ceremonial blade from the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBamun people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, combining elements of both knife and axe. The form is enhanced with decorative detailing, reflecting the Bamun tradition of elevating utilitarian objects into symbols of status and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eOften associated with prestige or courtly use, pieces like this highlight skilled metalwork and the rich visual culture of the Bamun kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"542\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA distinctive collectible blending function, symbolism, and refined design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"78\"\u003eThe Bamum of Cameroon are renowned craftsmen. Men traditionally practice embroidery, weaving, leatherwork, wood carving, and metalwork, while women produce pottery; both farm the land, cultivating maize, millet, cassava, and sweet potatoes. Bamum religious life centers on belief in a supreme creator and reverence for ancestors. In the Cameroon Grasslands, home to groups such as the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBamum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBamiléké\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBamenda Tikar, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eart is closely tied to royal authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"78\"\u003eHeight(In):  13.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth(In):  7.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In): 2.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"78\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e153926\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 153000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51195638612263,"sku":"153926","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_9012_904ce583-a6c0-49ac-b416-e121187d6856.jpg?v=1774370276","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/bamun-knife-axe-cameroon-153926","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}