Ivory spoons from West Africa were imported into Portugal in the 15th and 16th centuries. Spoons from West Africa in Renaissance Lisbon by Dr. Kate Lowe
From 1625 to 1900, 12 kings succeeded one another at the head of the powerful Kingdom of Abomey (in Benin)—and they built palaces. Royal palaces of Abomey by UNESCO
Symbols for the Fon kings, which were determined in a divination ceremony, supported and enhanced his authority. Buffalo (Bocio) (Fon peoples) by Dr. Christa Clarke
The masking tradition known as Gelede is believed to have originated among the Yoruba people of the Ketu region, in today’s Republic of Benin Fagbite Asamu of Idahin and Falola Edun, ... by Dr. Christa Clarke
This bust once served as a protective device, or bocio, ensuring its owner’s health and well-being Bocio (Fon peoples) by Dr. Christa Clarke