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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    • Alcelaphus buselaphus, Kilimatinde, north of, Tanzania
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      Alcelaphus buselaphus, Kilimatinde, north of, Tanzania
    • Drinking bowl
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      Drinking bowl
    • Arm spiral
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    • Gold figure
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      Gold figure
    • Memorial head
      uhunmwun-elao
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      Memorial head
    • Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
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      Zamia sp. aus Sansibar (Tansania)
    • Kauri money rope
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      Kauri money rope
    • Game board
      Dala
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      Game board
    • Drum
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      Drum
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