The Yamba people are know for their skill in arts and crafts. Their prominent craft work is the farm basket commonly called ʼʼŋkòkʼʼ. Though it is a Yamba products, the ʼʼŋkòkʼʼ has become popular among the neighbours of Yamba and beyond.
When a typical Yamba woman is going on a trip, farm, or market, the ŋkòk is the immediate tool that is used. See more it Yamba arts and crafts below.
Bɛŋ kuʼ
Ŋkòok bʉ̀ʉ Yamba
Lak bʉ̀ʉ Yambà mòk
la bà Nguŋ
BɄ̀ YAMBA WÈEŊ MÈꞋRƏGƏ̀ MVƏP
Benə zʉzʉ
Ŋkòh Yambà
cak
Mbwè ŋkòk
Nzèʼe Yamba
The beautiful pictures you see depict the different components of arts, culutre and landscape of the Yamba people. Termed as the Switzerland of Cameroon, the panoramic view of the hills, valleys and arts is enough invitation for visitors to the area.
One of the perculiarity of the Yamba people is the transmission of the arts skill from generation to generation as a way of life. An example is the little in the process of learning to weave the traditional basket ʼʼŋkòkʼʼ.
Another interesting thing is the hanging bridge which is found in Ngung, Gom and Bom villages. It is facinating how these bridges are constructed.
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ŋkàk lak
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ŋKàa bə̀baàm mà Ŋguŋ nə wo togə̀ də makuru
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