Mukam/Mu’ukám

Language: Nguemba
Also known as: Prince, future chief

Description

Name given to the future Feuh during the seventy-two days of his initiation within the La’akam. He becomes Feuh once he sits on the throne (see Kouo’o Feuh (kwɔ̀’ɔ̀ fœ)) on the day he leaves the La’akam.

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Nom que porte le futur Feuh au cours des soixante-douze jours de son initiation au La’akam. Il devient Feuh dès qu’il s’assoit sur le trône (voir Kouo’o Feuh (kwɔ̀’ɔ̀ fœ)) le jour où il quitte le La’akam.

Date of entry: January 20, 2025
Mukam or Mu’ukám. Foto (Cameroon), 26.06.2010, by Honoré Tchatchouang Ngoupeyou.
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