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Ivory—the white gold—was highly sought after in colonial
Cameroon. A conflict erupted over the trade,
leading to the city of Tibati being plundered and burned to the ground by German colonial troops in 1899. Part of the looted spoils entered the collection of the Übersee-Museum as early as 1902.
Since 2018, contacts have been established between Tibati,
the Übersee-Museum, and the city of Bremen to
address this colonial injustice. In 2022,
the Lamido, the political and religious leader
of the Djérem region, to which Tibati belongs, was a guest
in Bremen. Discussions took place regarding restitution, and joint ideas for cooperation projects were developed.
What is the status of this partnership today?
Why is the collection still at the Übersee-Museum, and what has become of the projects – from improving vitamin A intake through the cultivation of yellow cassava to new methods of beekeeping with wild bees.
Cats have always been among the most fascinating animals in human history. From lions and tigers to the domestic cat on the sofa, this 800-square-metre exhibition explores the various roles cats have played in religion, mythology and popular culture over the millennia. It becomes clear that cats are cultural icons and evolutionary masters – surprising, multifaceted and far more than just cute.
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