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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    • Shield
      vayola
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      Shield
    • Amulet for women
      zinga
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      Amulet for women
    • Lidded vessel
      woda
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      Lidded vessel
    • Animal Figurine
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      Animal Figurine
    • Shoe of a head
      Wana
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      Shoe of a head
    • Ancestor figure
      Yene
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      Ancestor figure
    • 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
    • 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
    • Knife
      Nifo'oti
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      Knife <grip weapon>
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