Anwa and Akpoka (tongs) were used by members of the Igun-Ematon and Igun-Eronmwon (Dark, 1973 ,p.48, 55). 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). Tongs thus have both practical and ritual uses in Benin Kingdom.