Republic of Benin
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Figure (art)
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shells
Shells
Beaters (textileworking: barkcloth making)
Beater (textileworking: barkcloth making); textileworking: barkcloth making; textile
Shell
Table (beating surface); textile
Mask (dance & live theatre)

Fertility objects
Beaters (textileworking: barkcloth making); textile
Figure (art)
Figure (art)
Figure (art)
Figure (communication artefact)
Sculpture; figure (communication artefact)
Sculpture; figure (communication artefact)
Figure (communication artefact)
Figure (art)

Charms

Mask (dance & live theatre)

Frame

Horn

Combs (toilet articles)
Bead
Figure (communication artefact)
Mask (dance & live theatre)

Bullet (cartridges (weapons: ammunition))
Figure (communication artefact)
Toy
Figure (communication artefact)
Figure (communication artefact)

Bracelets (arm ornaments); armlets (arm ornament)
Paddle
Armlet (arm ornament)
Necklace
Feather
Perfume; box (containers)
Matchbox
Calendar
Perfume
Bell
Rattle
Rattle
Pot (food processing & storage)
Bell
Perfume
Collection Information
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