Bafoussam

Bafoussam is a city in the highlands of western Cameroon. It's a center for Bamiléké tribal culture and traditional crafts such as woodcarving. The city features a chief's palace compound, or chefferie. The chefferie in Bandjoun, to the south, has well-preserved Bamiléké architecture. To the northeast, Foumban has a royal palace, and masks and jewelry at the Museum of Bamoun Arts and Traditions.