In
some cases an authoritative and ambitious king was able to restrict the
influence of representatives of the people. Repeatedly power-hungry potentates
were able to amass great wealth within a short time, which however dissipated
quickly after their death.
Door frame
Baham, Cameroon
19th century
acquired from Hans Gleuning, 1907
In
some cases an authoritative and ambitious king was able to restrict the
influence of representatives of the people. Repeatedly power-hungry potentates
were able to amass great wealth within a short time, which however dissipated
quickly after their death.