Bamun Bowl places and creatures all possess

places and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence

It is hand carved from acacia wood

but they are now designed as ritual objects to symbolise status and wealth

This young male cheetah was sharpening his claws on the tree before it went on to hunt successfully with his brother

Mike caught the perfect formation that the lions formed as they began their hunt

Bamun Bowl places and creatures all possessThis ceremonial bowl has been intricately hand carved by the Bamun people of Cameroon. The detailed designs is a replica of the courtly card art from the workshops of the royal palaces of the Cameroon Grassland. The handle shows the skill of the carving and handles were considered to be important in the design as it was viewed as a better way to serve the food to guests by holding a handle rather than the bowl. The carving of the male head on this