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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      Inv.No. 1532 - Jewellery (neck/upper body)
    • Hip jewellery
      Bililik
      Language: Austronesian
      Language: Austronesian
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      Hip jewellery
    • Woman with a big hat
      小芥子 こけし
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      Woman with a big hat
    • Shield
      vayola
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      Shield
    • Knife sheath
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      Knife sheath
    • Shield
      ngaile
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      Shield
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      Atywerrenge
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      Tjurunga
    • Drum
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      Drum
    • Elephant mask
      Pim toc
      Language: Bamileke
      Language: Bamileke
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      Elephant mask
    • Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
      tambwe
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      Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
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