Anwa and Akpoka
Anwa and Akpoka (tongs) were used by members of the Igun-Ematon and Igun-Eronmwon (Dark, 1973 ,p.48, 55[61]). Today they are still used by members of the Igun-Ematon to handle hot objects, such as crucibles, during the casting process.
Miniaturised versions of tongs were made by the Igun-Ematon for use as charms on shrines to Ogun (Dark, 1973, p.55[61]). Tongs thus have both practical and ritual uses in Benin Kingdom.
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