**8. Recognition**

This work is the result of scientific collaboration between a North-South university institution and museum conservator-restorer. Indeed, a research program has been set up and continues to explore the field of coloring plants and organic exudates used by sculptors and craftsmen in West Africa. It brings together Louis Fagbohoun of the Higher Normal School of Natitingou of the National University of Sciences, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics of

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France

**Author details**

Louis Fagbohoun1

\* and Cathy Vieillescazes2

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Benin

\*Address all correspondence to: fadis07@yahoo.fr

provided the original work is properly cited.

1 Laboratory of Chemistry-Research Team Applied to Artistic and Cultuo-Bioactive Substances, Higher Normal School of Natitingou, National University of Sciences,

2 IRPNC Team, UMR IMBE CNRS 7263/IRD 237, Avignon University, Avignon,

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*Cultural Heritage Objects of Southern Benin: Plant Dyes and Exudates Used in Their Confection*

Benin, Cathy Vieillescazes, and Carole Mathe of Avignon University as well as Camille Romeggio independent conservator-restorer. The objective, goes beyond the conservation of the heritage material, through scientific analyzes, it is about exploring a culture very respectful and learned of its natural environment and

*DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.91294*

enhancing its endogenous knowledge.

*Cultural Heritage Objects of Southern Benin: Plant Dyes and Exudates Used in Their Confection DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.91294*

Benin, Cathy Vieillescazes, and Carole Mathe of Avignon University as well as Camille Romeggio independent conservator-restorer. The objective, goes beyond the conservation of the heritage material, through scientific analyzes, it is about exploring a culture very respectful and learned of its natural environment and enhancing its endogenous knowledge.
