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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    • Decoration of the gong frame
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      Decoration of the gong frame
    • Basket
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    • Weekly calendar
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      Weekly calendar
    • Bodhisattva Manjushri
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      Bodhisattva Manjushri
    • Amulet for women
      zinga
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      Amulet for women
    • Model of a residential building
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      Model of a residential building
    • Sword with scabbard
      Iguahilo
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      Sword with scabbard
    • Memorial head of a Queen Mother
      Uhunmwu elao ọghe Iy’ọba
      Language: Bini
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      Memorial head of a Queen Mother
    • Shield
      vayola
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      Shield
    • Plaque with Queen Mother Iyoba
      Iyoba
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      Plaque with Queen Mother Iyoba
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