Gidan Makama Museum in Kano, Nigeria is set in the 15th-century historical building. What was its original function?

It was originally built the for Muhammad Rumfa who had just been appointed Makama Kano, a traditional title. Rumfa later became King and moved to a new palace but subsequent Makamas lived in the building. The museum has a significant collections of arts, crafts and items of historic interest related to the Kano area.