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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    • Memorial head of an Oba
      Uhunmwu-Elao
      Language: Bini
      Language: Bini
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      Memorial head of an Oba
    • Milking jug
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      Milking jug
    • Achatina vexillum Lam.
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      Achatina vexillum Lam.
    • Uli
      Uli
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      Uli
    • Grating surface made from a piece of branch
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      Grating surface made from a piece of branch
    • Drinking bowl
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      Drinking bowl
    • 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
    • Sword with scabbard
      Iguahilo
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      Sword with scabbard
    • Greenstone mask
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      Greenstone mask
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