Republic of Benin
Connected to...
Bell
Soap
Soap
Figure (communication artefact)
Candles (lighting devices)
Mirror (toilet articles); combs (general & multipurpose)
Shrine figure
Rattle
Sample
Bell
Serpent

Make-up

Cosmetic container (toilet articles)
Figure (communication artefact)
Figure (communication artefact)
Figure (communication artefact)
Figure (communication artefact)
Figure (communication artefact)
Figure (communication artefact)
Figure (communication artefact)
Figure (communication artefact)

Paddle (water transport: accessories)

Hat (clothing: headwear)
Figure (art)
Figure (art)
Figure (art)
Figure (art)
Sculpture
Figure (art)
Figure (art)
Figure (art)
Figure (art)
Figures (art)
Shell
Shell
Shell
Axe (general & multipurpose); ceremonial weapon
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Figure (communication artefact)
Sculpture; figures (art)

Horn

Plaque (art)

Bell
Container (containers)

Bullet (cartridges (weapons: ammunition))
Collection Information
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