Dahomey Collection

George Walker and Ada Overton Walker in In Dahomey
Miss Ada Overton Walker and Mr George Walker, performing " The Tsar of Dixie" a song in the play In Dahomey at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 1903

Dahomeyan Amazons (b / w photo)
5990420 Dahomeyan Amazons (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dahomeyan Amazons. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Amazons, warriors and witch doctors of Dahomey (coloured engraving)
960269 Amazons, warriors and witch doctors of Dahomey (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazons, warriors and witch doctors of Dahomey)

Amazons and warriors of Dahomey, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669772 Amazons and warriors of Dahomey, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

Temple of snakes (engraving)
3479434 Temple of snakes (engraving); (add.info.: Pre-animist religion worshiping snakes. The temple of snakes at Dahomey, Africa.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tree of Bats, Whydah; The Kingdom of Dahomey, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Tree of Bats, Whydah; The Kingdom of Dahomey, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Amazons of Dahomey in Battle; The Kingdom of Dahomey, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Amazons of Dahomey in Battle; The Kingdom of Dahomey, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Cotton gin at Dahomey, between 1890 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Cotton gin at Dahomey, between 1890 and 1906

'Chapelet lagunaire du golfe de Guinee; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Chapelet lagunaire du golfe de Guinee; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Fascinu, Son of Gbehanzi, King of Dahomey, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Fascinu, Son of Gbehanzi, King of Dahomey, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'The French in Dahomey -- The King of Dahomey's Amazons crossing a swamp on the march, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The French in Dahomey -- The King of Dahomey's Amazons crossing a swamp on the march, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

'The Governor of Lagos, and the Envoys of the King of Dahomey, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Governor of Lagos, and the Envoys of the King of Dahomey, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Africa, Benin, Ketou. wooden sculptures at the museum of Akaba Idena, famous for the magic door

Football Match at Porto Novo, Dahomey (Benin) between Nigeria (the British Army Colonial Service) and Dahomey (the French Colonial Army) - September, 1922. Date: 1922

Cremation of the bodies of dead Dahomeans, Dahomey (colour litho)
2818348 Cremation of the bodies of dead Dahomeans, Dahomey (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cremation of the bodies of dead Dahomeans, Dahomey)

Les Guerres coloniales au XIXe siecle, Tonkin, Dahomey, Madagascar (colour litho)
3634312 Les Guerres coloniales au XIXe siecle, Tonkin, Dahomey, Madagascar (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Amazons of Dahomey (b / w photo)
5990429 Amazons of Dahomey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazons of Dahomey. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Second Franco-Dahomean War, 1892 (coloured engraving)
5998715 Second Franco-Dahomean War, 1892 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Franco-Dahomean War, 1892)

The Logunkayau-wa, or Tail Dancers of Dahomey (engraving)
1620915 The Logunkayau-wa, or Tail Dancers of Dahomey (engraving) by Regamey, Felix (1844-1907) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Logunkayau-wa, or Tail Dancers of Dahomey)

Victims of the Mem-hoo-who, Dahomey (engraving)
1620840 Victims of the Mem-hoo-who, Dahomey (engraving) by Regamey, Felix (1844-1907) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victims of the Mem-hoo-who, Dahomey)

Dahomeans Attack the Dogba Camp (chromolitho)
667692 Dahomeans Attack the Dogba Camp (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dahomeans Attack the Dogba Camp)

La Danse du Kuli-Kuta (Niamey) Parodie des anciens sacrifices humains du Dahomey)
3251566 La Danse du Kuli-Kuta (Niamey) Parodie des anciens sacrifices humains du Dahomey), from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique, executes au cours de l expedition Citroen Centre Afrique

Entry of the French flag into Abomey, Dahomey (colour litho)
2818350 Entry of the French flag into Abomey, Dahomey (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the French flag into Abomey, Dahomey. Au Dahomey)

Senegalese troops disembarking at the new wharf of Cotonou, Dahomey (colour litho)
2818292 Senegalese troops disembarking at the new wharf of Cotonou, Dahomey (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Roi Toffa (colour photo)
2804292 Le Roi Toffa (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Roi Toffa)

Vue du fort Francais de Wydah (engraving)
2789882 Vue du fort Francais de Wydah (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue du fort Francais de Wydah. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1863)

Proclamation of the new king of Dahomey (colour litho)
2818481 Proclamation of the new king of Dahomey (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proclamation of the new king of Dahomey)

Scenes from the islands of West Africa, 1820
Christopher Columbus in the Azores looking toward America 28, birds in the Canary Islands 29, and Napoleon Bonapartes prison Longwood House on St. Helena 30

George Walker and chorus in In Dahomey
George Walker, and other members of the cast dancing in, " In Dahomey" at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 1903. The Tatler reports that the play was " produced with great success at Boston

In Dahomey at the Crown Theatre in Peckham
In Dahomey was a stage revue with an African American cast that toured Britain from 1903-1904 following a successful run in Londons West End. Date: 1904

A French cantiniere 1890
French cantiniere, named as Madame Vialar, striking a distinctly sassy pose which well displays her two medals; the military medal and the Crimean medal, during the first Franco-Dahomean War

Unusual corn bin, Dahomey (now Benin), West Africa
Unusual corn bin, Dahomey (now the Republic of Benin), West Africa. Made of earthenware, it was peculiar to the Konkombwa people of Tschopowa

The Capture of Cana (chromolitho)
667694 The Capture of Cana (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Cana. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

Natives of the kingdom of Ardra (Benin). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843

Chedingen, leader of the mission from the Dahomean king Behanzin to Paris (litho)
2818451 Chedingen, leader of the mission from the Dahomean king Behanzin to Paris (litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chedingen)

General Dodds receiving the Dahomey Medal on his return to France (colour litho)
2818395 General Dodds receiving the Dahomey Medal on his return to France (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of Dahomey (colour litho)
2818321 Map of Dahomey (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Dahomey. Carte du Dahomey)

Behanzin, King of Dahomey (colour litho)
2818284 Behanzin, King of Dahomey (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Behanzin, King of Dahomey. Behanzin. Roi de Dahomey)

Dahomeenne Portant Ses Deux Jumeaux (colour photo)
2804298 Dahomeenne Portant Ses Deux Jumeaux (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dahomeenne Portant Ses Deux Jumeaux)

Le Roi D Ifanhim Et Sa Suite (colour photo)
2804294 Le Roi D Ifanhim Et Sa Suite (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Roi D Ifanhim Et Sa Suite)

Children playing a game of Amazons in Dahomey (chromolitho)
2788855 Children playing a game of Amazons in Dahomey (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing a game of Amazons in Dahomey)

La Riviere IVI (colour photo)
2804301 La Riviere IVI (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Riviere IVI)

Case Dahomeenne, Region Sud (colour photo)
2804300 Case Dahomeenne, Region Sud (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Case Dahomeenne, Region Sud)

Femme Portant Son Enfant (colour photo)
2804297 Femme Portant Son Enfant (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Femme Portant Son Enfant)

Un Ministre Du Roi Toffa (colour photo)
2804293 Un Ministre Du Roi Toffa (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Ministre Du Roi Toffa)

Les Hamaquaires Au Dahomey (colour photo)
2804291 Les Hamaquaires Au Dahomey (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Hamaquaires Au Dahomey)

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"Dahomey: A Tapestry of Culture and History" Step into the vibrant world of Dahomey, a land rich in tradition and diversity. From the captivating performances of George Walker and Ada Overton Walker in "In Dahomey" to the fierce Amazons, warriors, and witch doctors depicted in colored engravings, this West African kingdom leaves an indelible mark on our collective imagination. The legendary Dahomeyan Amazons stand as a testament to female strength and power. In black-and-white photographs, their formidable presence is captured for eternity. These fearless women commanded respect with their unparalleled combat skills, protecting their homeland with unwavering determination. Beyond battles on the battlefield, football matches at Porto Novo showcase another facet of Dahomey's spirit. The passion for sports unites communities across borders as they cheer on their favorite teams with infectious enthusiasm. At the heart of it all stands Agoliagbo, King - a figure shrouded in mystery yet revered by his people. His leadership guided this nation through triumphs and challenges alike. Venturing beyond royal courts reveals Ketou's museum adorned with wooden sculptures that narrate tales from generations past. Each piece carries whispers from ancestors who continue to shape contemporary Benin society today. Dahomey extends far beyond its geographical boundaries; its influence reaches even across oceans. Aida Overton Walker captivated audiences worldwide through her postcard images - her talent transcending borders as she represented not just herself but also an entire culture proud of its heritage. Engravings like "Au Dahomey" offer glimpses into everyday life within this enchanting realm - bustling markets filled with colorful fabrics, aromatic spices wafting through narrow streets lined with traditional architecture. Yet amidst celebration lies remembrance; lithographs depicting cremation ceremonies remind us that death is an integral part of life's cycle here too.