This Bamileke throne-chair from Cameroon is a ritual object of great symbolic and social value. The entire structure is carved in wood, covered with a dense layer of coloured beads and decorated with shells, a typical element of Bamileke royal art. This type of throne was reserved for tribal chiefs and nobles as a symbol of prestige and authority. Lions and human figures represent the link between the ruler and the supernatural world, emphasizing the leader’s power and protection.