When the king is the client the whole procedure becomes an elaborate ceremony. Songs specifically created for this occasion are sung. Information adapted from Joseph Cornet, f.s.c., Art Royal Kuba, Edizioni Sipiel Milano, Italy, 1982. Any place that unpacks breakable items. I call ahead and ask if I can have it before they throw it out.
People are generally helpful when they know it is for education.
This is a very long list of possibilities. You may not have the time or energy to pursue all the items on this list. I usually send a note home asking for found objects or donations. Sometimes I call a mon and ask her to make some phone calls to other moms and to businesses. I call businesses for lots of donations.