Benin: Porto Novo Mask Festival
Zangbeto
The Zangbeto or "night watchmen" are guardian spirits, who may patrol villages, acting as an unofficial police force.
According to local legend and tradition, there is no human hidden under the costume, it is animated by a spirit.
Egungun
Spirits of departed ancestors, often appearing in formal procession.
Assorted Spirits
Around Port Novo
Ouidah
Ouidah: Python Temple
Ouidah: Sacred Forest
Ouidah: Gate of No Return
Benin: Cotonou
Cotonou boasts a 39 meter tall statue of an idealized Dahomey Amazon.
Benin: Ganvie Stilt Village
Nigeria: Lagos Area
Nigeria: Badagry
A former slave trading port, West of Lagos
Togo: Lomé
Lomé Fetish Market
Animal parts sold for use in traditional Vodun healing.
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