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
      uhunmwun-elao
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      Memorial head
    • Bodhisattva Manjushri
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      Bodhisattva Manjushri
    • Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
      tambwe
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      Animal sculpture (hunting damulet)
    • Bronze Gong
      Kempul
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      Bronze Gong
    • Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, Lindi, Tanzania
    • Amulet for women
      zinga
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      Amulet for women
    • Kauri money rope
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      Kauri money rope
    • Shield
      Yarra
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      Shield
    • Finger clip
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    • Shield
      ngaile
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