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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    • Border of a linen garment
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      Border of a linen garment
    • Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
    • Buddha statue
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      Buddha statue
    • Fan, folding fan
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      Fan, folding fan
    • Amulet for women
      zinga
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      Amulet for women
    • Alcelaphus buselaphus, Kilimatinde, north of, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus buselaphus, Kilimatinde, north of, Tanzania
    • Scraper
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      Scraper
    • Bodhisattva Manjushri
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      Bodhisattva Manjushri
    • Jewellery
      mol
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      Jewellery
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