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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    • Milking jug
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      Milking jug
    • Chalchiuhtlicue, "the one with the gemstone skirt", goddess of rivers and lakes
      Chalchuihtlicue
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      Chalchiuhtlicue, "the one with the gemstone skirt", goddess of rivers and lakes
    • Bronze Gong
      Kempul
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      Bronze Gong
    • Calabash bottle
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      Calabash bottle
    • Panji basket
      soku
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      Panji basket
    • Model of a residential building
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      Model of a residential building
    • Throwing knife
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      Throwing knife
    • Shoe of a head
      Wana
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      Shoe of a head
    • Border of a linen garment
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      Border of a linen garment
    • Tea bowl
      Ninsei chawan
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      Tea bowl
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