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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    • anthropomorphic figure
      Leak
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    • Basket
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    • Sword with scabbard
      Iguahilo
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    • Spear for the dance
      NKUMBA
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    • Memorial head of an Oba
      Uhunmwu-Elao
      Language: Bini
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      Memorial head of an Oba
    • Bodhisattva Manjushri
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      Bodhisattva Manjushri
    • Decoration of the gong frame
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      Decoration of the gong frame
    • Head attachment mask
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      Head attachment mask
    • Shield
      vayola
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      Shield
    • Drum
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      Drum
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