The spots are copper discs and the eyes are made from mirrors. Benin art features people, animals and gods. Crocodiles and leopards, appear many times in the art of Benin. This brass plaque shows ...
Animal sacrifices are an important part of voodoo ... Modest estimates put voodoo followers here at at least 40% of Benin's population. Some 27% classify themselves as Christians and 22% Muslims.