Sam Weller visited NW Cameroon in November and December 2010

Friday, November 28, 2008

Meeting the Fon


His Royal Highness the 11th Fon of Bafut is a most gracious gentleman, who has various ceremonial duties. He is well respected by his subjects and when he makes a proclamation they take notice. I was received by him on my third day in Bafut and presented him with a gift of smoked salmon, which you see him holding here. The mayor is in the picture too. This Fon has 7 wives who generate their income from tourists visiting the palace.Apparently his father had about 50 wives.

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