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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    • Animal Figurine
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      Animal Figurine
    • Female mask face
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      Female mask face
    • Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
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      Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
    • Crocodile figure with snake on its back
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      Crocodile figure with snake on its back
    • Chalchiuhtlicue, "the one with the gemstone skirt", goddess of rivers and lakes
      Chalchuihtlicue
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      Chalchiuhtlicue, "the one with the gemstone skirt", goddess of rivers and lakes
    • Dance sign
      ndomi rua
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      Dance sign
    • Knife
      Nifo'oti
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      Knife <grip weapon>
    • Kauri money rope
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      Kauri money rope
    • Drinking bowl
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      Drinking bowl
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