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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    • Gold figure
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    • Shoe of a head
      Wana
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    • Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
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      Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
    • Drinking bowl
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    • Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
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      Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
    • Ingiet figure
      to bungir
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    • Jewellery
      mol
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    • Ifá Oracle board
      Opon Ifa
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      Ifá Oracle board
    • Woman with a big hat
      小芥子 こけし
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      Woman with a big hat
    • Apron
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