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 lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
    • Game board
      Dala
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      Game board
    • Buddha statue
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      Buddha statue
    • Déwi Śri
      Déwi Śri
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      Déwi Śri
    • Alcelaphus buselaphus, Kilimatinde, north of, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus buselaphus, Kilimatinde, north of, Tanzania
    • Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone aus Ostafrika
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      Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone aus Ostafrika
    • Shield
      Yarra
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      Shield
    • Border of a linen garment
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      Border of a linen garment
    • Monte Meiggs, Peru
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      Monte Meiggs, Peru
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