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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    • Tenugui with basho short prose from the Oku-no hosomichiand a haiku おくのほそ道につぃての手ぬぐい
      tenugui
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      Tenugui with basho short prose from the Oku-no hosomichiand a haiku おくのほそ道につぃての手ぬぐい
    • Sword with scabbard
      Iguahilo
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      Sword with scabbard
    • Amulet for women
      zinga
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      Amulet for women
    • Women's knife "Ulu" made of iron and wood for leatherworking
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      Women's knife "Ulu" made of iron and wood for leatherworking
    • Animal Figurine
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      Animal Figurine
    • Woman with a big hat
      小芥子 こけし
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      Woman with a big hat
    • Coco de Mer
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      Coco de Mer
    • Elephant mask
      Pim toc
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      Elephant mask
    • Tea bowl
      Ninsei chawan
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      Tea bowl
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      Atywerrenge
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      Tjurunga
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