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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    • Uli
      Uli
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      Uli
    • Psidium guajava L.
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      Psidium guajava L.
    • Coco de Mer
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      Coco de Mer
    • Milking jug
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    • Arm ring
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      Arm ring
    • Ancestor figure
      Yene
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      Ancestor figure
    • Hip jewellery
      Bililik
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      Hip jewellery
    • God of Wealth (caishen 財神)
      caishen 財神
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      God of Wealth (caishen 財神)
    • Fan, folding fan
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      Fan, folding fan
    • Tubular sounds
      endingidi
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      Tubular sounds
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