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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    • Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
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    • Grating surface made from a piece of branch
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    • Memorial head of an Oba
      Uhunmwu-Elao
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      Memorial head of an Oba
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      Déwi Śri
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    • Parrying shield
      Drunmung
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    • anthropomorphic figure
      Leak
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      anthropomorphic figure
    • Panji basket
      soku
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      Panji basket
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