Bamiléké Funerals: Community: Society

Bamiléké society is hierarchical. Society may be divided into 4 social classes:

1.) The chief

2.) Direct descendants of the chief; aligned with the kingdom in power

3.) Advisors to the chief, notables, priests or traditional doctors

4.) The common people, some may be members of secret societies

More coming soon............................





	Bamiléké society is hierarchical. Society may be divided into 4 social classes: 1.) The chief 2.) Direct descendants of the chief; aligned with the kingdom in power 3.) Advisors to the chief, notables, priests or traditional doctors 4.) The common people, some may be members of secret societies More coming soon............................	Wives of Chief Kamga, Bandjoun



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Last Updated 31 July, 2002