Bamum Calabash Trophy
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Bamum Calabash Trophy
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Science Photo Library
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Bamum calabash trophy. This trophy, made from a hollowed out calabash gourd, dates from 1934. It was made by the Bamum people of Cameroon and is adorned with the jaws of beheaded enemies. Warriors would drink palm wine from the trophy at victory dances.
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October 3rd, 2018
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