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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    • Scraper
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      Scraper
    • Hairpin
      Kalat
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      Hairpin
    • Memorial head of a Queen Mother
      Uhunmwu elao ọghe Iy’ọba
      Language: Bini
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      Memorial head of a Queen Mother
    • Crocodile figure with snake on its back
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      Crocodile figure with snake on its back
    • Tubular sounds
      endingidi
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      Tubular sounds
    • Memorial head
      uhunmwun-elao
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      Memorial head
    • Shield
      ngaile
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      Shield
    • Tea bowl
      Ninsei chawan
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      Tea bowl
    • Basket
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    • Board with ancestor figures
      matemuli
      Language: bcd
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      Board with ancestor figures
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