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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    • Ancestor figure
      Yene
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      Ancestor figure
    • D08369 shell horn
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      D08369 shell horn
    • Apron
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    • Campomanesia aromatica (Aubl.) Griseb. aus Bibundi (Kamerun)
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      Campomanesia aromatica (Aubl.) Griseb. aus Bibundi (Kamerun)
    • Staff with male sculpture
      atem
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      Staff with male sculpture
    • Board with ancestor figures
      matemuli
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      Board with ancestor figures
    • Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
      tambwe
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      Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
    • Basket
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      Basket
    • Spear for the dance
      NKUMBA
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      Spear for the dance
    • Fan, folding fan
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      Fan, folding fan
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