"National Heroines" by Romuald Hazoumè is a powerful sculptural work that uses found materials, particularly plastic containers and refuse, to create monumental female figures. The work exemplifies Hazoumè's artistic practice of transforming everyday waste from contemporary African and global consumer culture into dignified representations of women, challenging viewers to reconsider the value of discarded materials. By elevating humble, disposable objects into heroic imagery, the artist addresses themes of environmental degradation, gender representation, and the complex legacies of colonialism and consumption in contemporary Africa.