Benin

Appliqué on fabric. The Fon people, in southern Benin, create appliqué using traditional symbols that tell stories about their culture's past. Buy it directly from the artists, or from craft shops and vendors' stalls in southern Benin.

Bronze sculpture. Artists use lost wax casting to create Benin's renowned bronze sculptures. Find fine sculpture at stores throughout Benin, and at the Adjegounle Market, on the outskirts of Port-Novo.

Voodoo dolls. Voodoo is an official religion in Benin, practiced by about 60 percent of its people. Visit the major voodoo center of Ouidah for crafts including colorful dolls, amulets, and statues.