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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    • Throwing knife
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      Throwing knife
    • Drum
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      Drum
    • Shield
      Yarra
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      Shield
    • Scraper
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    • Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
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      Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
    • Shield
      vayola
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      Shield
    • Arm spiral
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      Arm spiral
    • God of Wealth (caishen 財神)
      caishen 財神
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      God of Wealth (caishen 財神)
    • Crocodile figure with snake on its back
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      Crocodile figure with snake on its back
    • Animal sculpture in the shape of a cocodile
      itoom
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      Animal sculpture in the shape of a cocodile
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