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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    • Panji basket
      soku
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      Panji basket
    • Tea bowl
      Ninsei chawan
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      Tea bowl
    • Drum
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      Drum
    • Knife
      Nifo'oti
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      Knife <grip weapon>
    • Shield
      vayola
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      Shield
    • Arm ring (yellow cast iron)
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      Arm ring (yellow cast iron)
    • Mousetrap
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      Mousetrap
    • Drinking bowl
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      Drinking bowl
    • Crocodile figure with snake on its back
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      Crocodile figure with snake on its back
    • Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
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      Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
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