Photo of a selection of Benin Bronzes. They have museum labels and are placed in protective foam padding. Picture alliance/dpa / Marius Becker.

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    • Plaque with Queen Mother Iyoba
      Iyoba
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      Plaque with Queen Mother Iyoba
    • Fan, folding fan
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      Fan, folding fan
    • Undergarment/Okegava-do gosuko
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      Undergarment/Okegava-do gosuko
    • Grating surface made from a piece of branch
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      Grating surface made from a piece of branch
    • Staff with male sculpture
      atem
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      Staff with male sculpture
    • Shield
      ngaile
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      Shield
    • Malangan: Bird
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      Malangan: Bird
    • Border of a linen garment
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      Border of a linen garment
    • Breast jewellery
      hei tiki
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      Breast jewellery
    • Alcelaphus buselaphus, Akrosa, Togo
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      Alcelaphus buselaphus, Akrosa, Togo
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