Cotonou Collection

Africa, Benin, Ouidah. Route of the Slaves (aka Route des Esclaves). Infamous beachfront gateway port to salvery. Seaside resort wall mural

Africa, Benin, Ganvie. Tofinu villager in dugout canoe on the waters of Lake Nokoue
Tofinu villager in dugout canoe on Lake Nokoue near village, Ganvie, Benin

Africa, Benin, Ganvie. Tofinu tribe village on the waters of Lake Nokoue, only accessible by boat
Tofinu woman in rowing boat on Lake Nokoue, Ganvie, Benin

Africa, Benin, Ganvie. Banks of Lake Nokoue

Africa, Benin, Ganvie. typical Tofinu village home on stilts over the waters of Lake Nokoue

Africa, Benin, Ganvie. Tofinu voodoo village on Lake Nokoue. Traditional souvenir beaded necklaces

Africa, Benin, Ouidah. Typical wetlands along Route of the Slaves (aka Route des Esclaves). Slave Coast, infamous gateway port to slavery

Africa, Benin, Ouidah. Typical roadside view along Route of the Slaves (aka Route des Esclaves). Slave Coast, infamous gateway port to slavery. Small thatched huts

Africa, Benin, Ouidah. Typical roadside basket of avocados along the infamous Route of the Slaves (aka Route des Esclaves)

Africa, Benin, Ouidah. Portuguese Museum (aka Musee d Historie de Ouidah), housed in 18th century fort, exhibits on history of voodoo & slave trade

Africa, Benin, Ouidah. Sacred voodoo Forest of Kapasse (aka Foret Sacree), voodoo cult village painted buildings

Africa, Benin, Ouidah. Sacred Forest of Kapasse (aka Foret Sacree), statue of voodoo deity made from old car parts

Statue of 3-headed voodoo deity in Sacred Forest of Kapasse, Ouidah, Benin

Voodoo cult villager carrying pot on head, Sacred Forest of Kpasse, Ouidah, Benin

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