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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    • Alcelaphus buselaphus, Akrosa, Togo
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      Alcelaphus buselaphus, Akrosa, Togo
    • Kauri money rope
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      Kauri money rope
    • Lidded vessel
      woda
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      Lidded vessel
    • Model of a residential building
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      Model of a residential building
    • Apron
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      Apron
    • Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
    • Animal Figurine
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      Animal Figurine
    • Drum
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      Drum
    • Shield
      vayola
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      Shield
    • Grating surface made from a piece of branch
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      Grating surface made from a piece of branch
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