Additional information
| Weight | 33 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11.125 × 8 × 3 in |
Benin Unboxed (Middle Ages)
$57.95
Discover the beautiful art and folklore of the kingdom of Benin in the Middle Ages.
Inside this Box
- Discover how snail shells were used as currency and make your money cowrie jewelry
- Read about African recycled jewelry
- Enjoy using a traditional Nigerian bar soap
- Learn to play traditional African and modern songs on a kalimba thumb piano
- Read the folktale of Emotan who cared for Benin’s children and even hid the king from usurpers as told by our Own Voices author Ekiuwa Aire
- Color one of Benin Kingdom’s leaders from the Middle Ages
…and more!
Our high-quality hands-on history kits bring history to life for learners of all ages. Each history box has everything you need for engaging history lessons. Our boxes can serve as a stand-alone history curriculum or pair with traditional social studies curricula. Looking for group lessons? Check out our history-to-go kits!
Looking for more information on the Kingdom of Benin? Our Benin Unboxed Pinterest board has additional activities, books, and learning resources.
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What's included?
- A cowrie shell bracelet kit including cord and authentic West African cowrie shell beads
- An authentic African recycled telephone wire bracelet
- Traditional Nigerian black soap
- A kalimba (thumb piano) with accompanying music and instructions
- A coloring sheet featuring a scene from the Benin Kingdom
- A full color magazine about the kingdom of Benin including art, articles, book lists, and teaching resources
- A sticker to add to your History Unboxed timeline poster (sold separately)
Group Orders
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